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Airbus A350F already has 42% market share among next generation freighters
Airbus A350F
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Rafael Ramos
6/14/2023
Boeing has dominated the cargo market for decades, but for comparison purposes between next-generation freighters, the Airbus A350F has already won 42% of new orders, even though new orders were opened only two years ago. Its competitor, the Boeing 777-8F, accounts for 58% of orders.
In absolute numbers, there are 39 orders for the A350F, which includes aircraft for Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Air France, KLM and Silk Way West. Its rival Boeing 777-8F has 58 firm orders and options, the majority being from Qatar Airways, with 34 orders.
The Boeing 777-8F is expected to be launched only in 2027, while the Airbus aircraft based on the A350-1000 is expected to be launched possibly in 2026.
In any case, this is a market that should see demand increase in the coming years, as more efficient freighters in terms of operating costs, emissions and fuel consumption are increasingly needed. Airbus has projected that 1490 widebody freighters will be needed by 2043.
"Airlines looked at the freighter market and saw the B767F and B777F, neither of which are next-generation freighters, so undoubtedly the industry needs to move to next-generation freighters," said Crawford Hamilton, Head of Marketing of Airbus freighters, in an interview with Air Cargo News.
Airbus A350F
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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