Air China Cargo Becomes First Mainland Chinese Carrier to Order the Airbus A350F with Purchase of Six Aircraft

Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six Airbus A350F freighters, becoming the first customer in mainland China to order the next-generation widebody cargo aircraft.

Wang Hongyan, Vice President of Air China Cargo, said the addition of the A350F marks a strategic milestone for the airline:
“The introduction of the A350F to our existing mixed cargo fleet contributes to efficiency in operation and maintenance. The A350F will enhance Air China Cargo’s capability to withstand risks in its long-term stable operation.”

Airbus also welcomed the order, emphasising the aircraft’s performance advantages.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus, commented:
“The A350F will bring new generation efficiency and performance as well as new levels of capacity and unprecedented loading flexibility. We look forward to ensuring a seamless integration into Air China Cargo’s operation.”

Headquartered in Beijing, Air China Cargo is the country’s only national-flagged cargo airline. Since June 2025, it has expanded its all-cargo operations across North, East, South, and Southwest China, while operating 25 dedicated freighter routes to major global regions including Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.

Its freighter network is further supported by an extensive global trucking system of more than 1,500 routes, providing enhanced connectivity and coverage for shippers worldwide.

The order of the six A350F freighters marks a significant step in Air China Cargo’s long-term fleet modernisation strategy and reinforces its commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and global expansion.