New-build aircraft will account for 970 deliveries, with North America and Asia-Pacific responsible for most global demand

U.S. cargo operator has added 20 purchase rights to its existing agreement for 20 firm aircraft and 20 options

US cargo operator identified as the customer for eight freighters ordered in August, but the airline says it has made no decision

First flight opens a 400-hour certification campaign for Airbus’ new 111-tonne freighter, which has already accumulated 115 firm orders

European manufacturer plans to fly the new-generation cargo jet from Toulouse next Tuesday, subject to weather and operational conditions

New-generation freighter is expected to fly in September, with entry into service planned for 2027 after delays.

Eight more freighters were booked in August, taking the Airbus program 42% above its order total at the start of 2026

The first flight-test aircraft is now fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected as early as late September

Maiden flight could take place in the third week of the month, leaving a tight test schedule before the planned first delivery in late 2027

Ground campaign validates structural models required to expand the freighter's flight-test envelope