Kalitta Air Linked to Unconfirmed Airbus A350F Freighter Order

Kalitta Air is reportedly the unidentified buyer behind an order for eight Airbus A350F freighters placed earlier in 2026. The cargo airline has not confirmed the deal and says it is still assessing the A350F as part of long-term fleet planning. If completed, the purchase would introduce Airbus freighters to a carrier that currently flies only Boeing 747 and 777 cargo aircraft.
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Kalitta Air is said to be the unnamed customer for eight Airbus A350F freighters, an order Airbus logged earlier in 2026 without disclosing the buyer. The carrier has not confirmed a purchase, saying it continues to study the A350F as part of planning for its future fleet.
Kalitta’s current cargo operation is all Boeing: 37 active heavy freighters, plus two inactive and 11 planned. Its 747