Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global reference in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 A-350F freighter airplanes. The order is the largest ever placed for the latest generation fuel efficient A-350F and makes Atlas the biggest customer of the type.  

The aircraft will be deployed for growth. As an outsourced aviation logistics company, Atlas is uniquely positioned to bring the A-350F’s next-generation performance to global operators across a wide variety of business models and markets.

The model features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers. Over 70% of the airframe is made of advanced materials, resulting in a 46 tonne lighter take-off weight than the competing derivative. The plane is also the only freighter aircraft that will fully meet ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)’s enhanced CO2 emissions standards, coming into effect in 2027.