Air France-KLM to increase cargo capacity with full freighter aircraft from Airbus

Air France announces to purchase of 4 Airbus A350F Full Freighter aircraft, with purchase rights for 4 additional aircraft. This order would increase Air France-KLM’s cargo capacity. Air France-KLM would be among the launch operators of the A350F Full Freighter.
The order comes with full substitution rights to Airbus A350 passenger aircraft, which constitute the new spearhead of the Air France long-haul fleet. The airline currently operates 12 of the 38 aircraft of the type on order. The order covers Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first deliveries are expected in the second half of 2023.
Benjamin Smith, CEO, Air France-KLM Group said, “These evolutionary orders will position our Group airlines on the path to improved performance while accelerating our decarbonization trajectory. This is a major step forward for KLM, Transavia and Air France, which will operate the best aircraft available for their network needs. The outstanding performances of the A320neo family and of the A350F Full-Freighter, which are quieter, more fuel-efficient and more cost-effective aircraft, make them the best choices for the long-term growth of our fleet. They will be instrumental in reaching our ambitious targets, including zero net CO2 emissions by 2050.”