Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has ordered two additional Airbus A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment for the new-generation cargo aircraft to eight.

The aircraft will be operated by Cathay Cargo, the group’s dedicated air cargo division.

Ronald Lam, Chief Executive of the Cathay Group, said: “We are pleased to further strengthen our fleet with these additional A350F freighters that will provide greater connectivity at our home hub and more choices for our customers.

“This strategic, future-ready investment reflects our resolute confidence in our long-term growth prospects and supports Cathay Cargo’s goal of being the world’s best air cargo carrier.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus executive vice president sales of the commercial aircraft business, said: “Cathay’s continued endorsement of the A350F is another powerful signal that the A350F brings a new generation of freighter capacity and efficiency.

“The A350F will fit seamlessly into the airline’s existing Airbus fleet with unrivalled operational and technical commonality, while accelerating the airline’s decarbonisation journey. We could not be more excited to grow this partnership.”

According to Airbus, the A350F offers a range of up to 8,700km and a payload of up to 111 tonnes.

The aircraft is made from more than 70% advanced materials, is 46 tonnes lighter than competitor aircraft, and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

Airbus said the aircraft delivers up to a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared with previous-generation aircraft with a similar payload-range capability.

The manufacturer added that the A350F is the only freighter fully meeting ICAO’s 2027 CO2 emissions standards.

At the end of April 2026, the A350F had registered 101 orders from 14 customers.

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