Atlas Air Worldwide is breaking its all-Boeing strategy because Boeing’s delayed Boeing 777-8F, now expected around 2028, can’t meet its fleet replacement timeline, while Airbus can. Backed by fleet and manufacturer data, Atlas has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350Fs (plus 20 options), with deliveries scheduled from 2029…

Ultra-long-haul flying was once a unique niche served for just a handful of marquee routes, but the incredible capabilities and operating economics of the Airbus A350 are proving that such long-range services can actually be quite a lucrative business model. What makes the aircraft so important is not just that…