After Etihad Airways signed a letter of intent in February, the Gulf carrier has now confirmed the order for seven A350F Freighters.

With this order, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates further strengthens its business relationship with the European aircraft manufacturer and complements its existing order for the largest passenger version of the A350-1000, of which five aircraft have already been delivered.

“As we build one of the youngest and most sustainable fleets in the world, we are delighted to extend our long-term partnership with Airbus by adding the A350 Freighter to our fleet. This additional cargo capacity will support the unprecedented growth we are witnessing in the Etihad Cargo division. Airbus has developed a remarkably fuel-efficient aircraft that, together with the A350-1000 in our passenger fleet, supports our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,” said Etihad CEO Tony Douglas.