Etihad Airways orders three Airbus A350Fs for global ops

Etihad Airways has firmed up its commitment to next-generation freighters by ordering three more Airbus A350Fs, expanding its existing order from seven to 10 aircraft. The pact follows the airline’s initial A350F order placed in August 2022. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive, Etihad Airways said the new freighters would add capability to the carrier’s cargo division as global demand continues to grow, noting the airline’s partnership with Airbus remains central to shaping a modern, efficient widebody fleet. The move had been widely anticipated, with Etihad Cargo previously indicating its intention to operate 10 A350Fs and confirming in late 2024 that it was negotiating to exercise options for three more. The airline currently operates five Boeing 777Fs and has said the shift toward the A350F is a logical progression given the presence of A350 passenger aircraft already within its fleet.