Airbus releases wide-body freighter forecast
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- Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is forecasting demand for around 400 wide-body freighters in the A-P region over the next 20 years, including new-builds and conversions. This represents more than 25 per cent of global demand for 1,490 wide-body freighter aircraft in the above-40-tonne segment.
Crawford Hamilton, Airbus head of freighter marketing, said that the company is well placed to meet a strong share of this demand with the all-new A350F.
"Set to enter service in 2026, the A350F will be a step change in efficiency in competitive cargo markets,” said Hamilton. “It will bring a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of up to 40 per cent compared with the previous-generationB 747F and is the first freighter offered today that will meet ICAO’s enhanced CO₂ emissions standards in 2027.
"The A350F can carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry. With its main deck cargo door 15 per cent wider compared to the competition, the A350F also allows for all new large engine transportation. Over 70 per cent of the airframe is made of advanced materials, resulting in a 46 tonne lighter take-off weight than the 747.”
Crawford Hamilton, Airbus head of freighter marketing, said that the company is well placed to meet a strong share of this demand with the all-new A350F.
"Set to enter service in 2026, the A350F will be a step change in efficiency in competitive cargo markets,” said Hamilton. “It will bring a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of up to 40 per cent compared with the previous-generationB 747F and is the first freighter offered today that will meet ICAO’s enhanced CO₂ emissions standards in 2027.
"The A350F can carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry. With its main deck cargo door 15 per cent wider compared to the competition, the A350F also allows for all new large engine transportation. Over 70 per cent of the airframe is made of advanced materials, resulting in a 46 tonne lighter take-off weight than the 747.”
