The deal was signed by CEO of Singapore Airlines, Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus’ Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Christian Scherer.
With a payload of 109 tonnes, the A350F will replace Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 747-400Fs from the fourth quarter of 2025.
More than 70% of the A350F’s airframe will be made from advanced materials, giving it a 30 tonne lighter take-off weight and reducing fuel consumption and emissions by at least 20%.
Scherer says: “The A350F will fit seamlessly into the carrier's existing fleet, while redefining the operational efficiency of its cargo operations, bringing a 40% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions compared with the aircraft it will replace at SIA, while offering the same payload-carrying capacity and longer range.”
He adds: “Consumer patterns have changed dramatically in recent times, generating increased demand for the swift transport of cargo by air. With the A350F, SIA will be well-positioned to respond to this enormous market potential in a profitable and sustainable way.”