Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
March 18th 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, Atlas Air Worldwide and Eve Air Mobility. Read More »
Atlas Air Worldwide placed a firm order for 20 A350F freighters from Airbus powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines to be delivered between 2029 and 2034, as well as options for a further 20 of the type. Atlas Air currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 747, 767 and 777 aircraft. "We are proud to become the largest customer for the Airbus A350F, securing early delivery positions for this next-generation widebody freighter platform," Atlas Air Worldwide CEO, Michael Steen, said. "This strategic investment reinforces our long-term confidence in global airfreight demand, and positions Atlas to meet that demand and support future growth." Airbus commercial aircraft CEO, Lars Wagner, said: "We are excited to welcome Atlas Air Worldwide, a global leader of the air cargo industry, to the Airbus family." The A350F, currently in development, was expected to enter service in 2027.
Eve Air Mobility has reported a net loss of US$224.3 million for calendar 2025, compared with a net loss of US$138.2 million in the prior year. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company, which is pre-revenue during the development phase of its aircraft, said research and development, and selling, general and administrative expenses rose 44.2% to US$225.4 million last year. "The higher accumulated costs and expenses are primarily driven by increased developmental activities necessary to advance our program," Eve said in a regulatory filing.
