Why This Cargo Airline Broke 3 Decades Of Boeing Widebody Loyalty To Give Airbus 1 Order

The global air freight industry has been struggling to fill the void since Boeing ended production of its iconic 747 jumbo jet in 2021. The world's largest operator of the 747 to this day remains Atlas Air. However, in a landmark change of course, the cargo carrier has invested in Airbus for the future of its fleet. On March 16, Atlas placed an order for 20 Airbus A350F next-gen air freighters, with options for 20, adding 20 more purchase rights in October.