# air cargo
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Airbus’s A350 Crosses 1,500 Orders as EgyptAir Becomes North Africa’s First Operator
EgyptAir has received its first A350-900, becoming North Africa’s first operator of Airbus’s long-haul twin and joining a global customer base that has ordered over 1,500 A350s. The milestone underlines Airbus’s strength in the modern widebody market and signals continued airline demand for fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft and parallel investment in freighter conversions.
JD’s First Wide‑body Cargo Jet Signals a New Phase in China’s Air‑Freight Game
JD Airlines’ first Airbus A330-200P2F freighter — its 12th aircraft and first wide‑body — marks the company’s entry into long‑haul international cargo. The deal fast‑tracked Airbus’ foothold in China’s freighter market and underlines JD’s strategy to bind its e‑commerce supply chain to owned airlift, even as regulatory slots and empty return legs pose commercial challenges.