STARLUX doubles A350F order
January 9, 2025
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has doubled down on its commitment to Airbus by placing an additional order for five A350F freighters, taking its total order for the next-generation cargo aircraft to 10.
The move, which follows an initial order placed last year, reinforces STARLUX Cargo’s plans to operate on some of the world’s busiest freight routes.
STARLUX Airlines currently operates a fleet of 26 Airbus aircraft, including the A321neo, A330neo, and A350-900, serving both passenger and cargo markets with a focus on cutting-edge technology and efficiency.
The A350F, still under development, is designed to lead a new era of sustainable air cargo operations. Capable of carrying up to 111 tonnes of payload over distances of 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 kilometres), it is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, and promises to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to older aircraft with similar capabilities.
“The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business model and will benefit from the advantages offered by Taiwan’s geographical location,” said STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai.
“The A350F is the perfect choice for STARLUX, offering a similar payload-range capability as previous generation freighters, but with very significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon emissions.”
“We thank STARLUX Airlines for its ongoing confidence in Airbus and its products,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus.
“The A350F will fit seamlessly into the carrier’s latest generation all-Airbus fleet which offers unrivalled levels of technical and operational commonality. This second order from this fast-growing airline is another endorsement of the all-new A350F as the future game-changer in heavy lift markets.”
