Korean Air has become the latest operator to commit to Airbus’ new generation A350F, converting seven of its existing orders for A350-1000 passenger aircraft to the freighter variant.
The A350F, currently the world’s only all-new large freighter in development, is designed around industry-standard pallets and containers, and features the largest main deck cargo door in its class.
More than 70% of its fuselage is constructed from advanced materials, resulting in a take-off weight 46 tonnes lighter than its closest rival.
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It will also be the only cargo ship to fully comply with ICAO’s enhanced CO2 emissions standards, which come into force in 2027.
As of September 2025, Airbus had secured 65 orders for the A350F from 10 cargo carriers and one lessor.
Korean Air’s latest order brings its total A350 commitments to 33 aircraft, including 20 A350-1000s, seven A350Fs and six A350-900s, two of which have already been delivered. The airline also has orders for 39 A321neos.
“korean air is one of the largest cargo operators in the world,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus executive vice president of sales for the commercial aircraft business. “The decision to add the A350F to its fleet is therefore a very significant endorsement of the unique capabilities of the aircraft.
“The A350F will provide Korean Air with the most efficient solution in the large cargo aircraft segment.”
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