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Airbus A350F gains ground in large freighter market dominated by Boeing
IBA Insight data show the A350F with 115 firm orders from 14 disclosed customers, ahead of the Boeing 777-8F’s 89 orders from nine, as Airbus targets long-term cargo efficiency.
According to IBA Insight, the A350F has 115 firm orders from 14 disclosed customers, while Boeing’s 777-8F has 89 firm orders from nine disclosed customers. The A350F customer list includes Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Atlas Air and Silk Way West Airlines, some of which have traditionally operated major or exclusively Boeing freighter fleets.
IBA forecasts a market value of $197m–$198m for a new A350F due for delivery in 2027 and monthly lease rates of $1.53m–$1.55m. By comparison, IBA values a new-delivery 2026 Boeing 777F at about $170m, with monthly lease rates around $1.35m.
The A350F is designed for about 111 tonnes payload, versus 103 tonnes for the 777F, and has a 14 ft 1 in main-deck cargo door described as the largest in its class. The aircraft shares crew, systems and parts commonality with A350-900 and A350-1000 passenger aircraft. IBA expects the A350F to reach the market at least one to two years before the 777-8F and sees continued demand in the 90-tonne-plus segment, including e-commerce and replacement of ageing 747-400 freighters.
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