PARIS—Air France-KLM said it reduced its Airbus A350F order from eight aircraft down to six following the manufacturer’s announcement that the type’s entry into service would be delayed.

Airbus’s Hamburg facility has taken delivery of the first A350 freighter section 19, the aerostructure which is located aft of the main fuselage barrel and interfaces with the empennage.

“With this in mind, and in the context of Airbus’s announcement that the [A350F’s] entry into service would be delayed, the group has decided to adjust its order of the type, from eight to ...

Air France-KLM has adjusted its order for the new A350F freighters and will take six instead of the previously planned eight units. "This does not mean any change in strategy. We will continue to ...

The piece is specifically adapted for the A350F and features a protector on its underside to prevent damage during ground operations. Manuel García, head of A350F engineering, said: “The modification ...

The decision will see AFKLMP reduce its A350F order from eight aircraft to six. Three of these aircraft will be operated by Air France and three by KLM subsidiary Martinair. A spokesperson confirmed a ...

The 777-8F is set to compete with the upcoming Airbus A350F freighter variant. The freighter will have a maximum structural payload of 118 tonnes. Its range is markedly shorter than its passenger ...