Cathay Cargo has selected the next-generation Airbus A350F freighter to meet its future fleet requirements; Cathay has placed an initial firm order with Airbus for six aircraft, with options to acquire 20 more. The fuel-efficient freighters will be delivered from 2027 and will link Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland with long-haul destinations in North and South America as well as Europe, further strengthening Hong Kong's status as the world's leading air cargo hub.