Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. (Air China Cargo) has signed a purchase agreement for six A350F becoming the first customer to order the all-new A350F in the Chinese mainland. 

Wang Hongyan, vice president of Air China Cargo, said the introduction of the A350F to the airfreight carrier's existing mixed cargo fleet will contribute to efficiency in operation and maintenance.

"The A350F will enhance Air China Cargo's capability to withstand risks in its long-term stable operation", he said.

"We are delighted to welcome Air China Cargo as the latest customer for the A350F. The A350F will bring new generation efficiency and performance as well as new levels of capacity and unprecedented loading flexibility," said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. "We look forward to ensuring a seamless integration into Air China Cargo’s operation."

Air China Cargo, headquartered in Beijing, is China's only cargo airline that carries the national flag. Since June 2025, the airline has been operating all cargo aircraft in North China, East China, South China, and Southwest China.

It has also opened 25 all-cargo routes to major regions and cities around the world, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.

The airline's dedicated freighter and passenger belly network is further supplemented by more than 1,500 global ground trucking routes.

The A350F is designed to meet a range of air cargo demands—including express, general, and specialized freight—with a payload capacity of up to 111 tonnes and a range of 8,700 kilometers. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the aircraft is expected to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 40% compared to older freighter models.

The A350F incorporates more than 70% advanced materials and is expected to be 46 tonnes lighter than comparable freighters. It will feature the largest main deck cargo door in the industry and is currently the only freighter designed to fully meet ICAO’s 2027 CO₂ emissions standards. Airbus aims for the aircraft to be 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capable at entry into service, with a target of 100% by 2030. Assembly of test aircraft is underway in Toulouse.

At the end of October 2025, the latest generation widebody A350 Family had 1,445 orders from 63 customers worldwide, including 74 for the all-new A350F from 12 customers.