IBA Estimates Airbus A350F Could Reach $198 Million in 2027
Aviation consultancy IBA estimates a newly delivered Airbus A350F could be valued at $197 million to $198 million in 2027, with monthly lease rates forecast at $1.53 million to $1.55 million.
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IBA estimates that a newly delivered Airbus A350F could be worth $197 million to $198 million in 2027. The aviation consultancy also forecasts a monthly lease rate of $1.53 million to $1.55 million.
Key details
- IBA estimates the Boeing 777F at about $170 million, with a monthly lease rate of about $1.35 million.
- IBA expects the A350F to carry approximately 111 tonnes, compared with 103 tonnes for the 777F.
- The reported A350F main-deck cargo door measures 14 feet 1 inch.
- The report lists 115 firm A350F orders from 14 disclosed customers, including Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Atlas Air and Silk Way West Airlines.
- The report lists 89 firm Boeing 777-8F orders from nine disclosed customers.
IBA estimates the A350F could carry about 111 tonnes, compared with 103 tonnes for the Boeing 777F.
Why it matters
IBA’s payload estimate places the A350F above the 777F in the figures cited, while its valuation and lease forecasts offer operators and lessors a view of the aircraft’s projected market position. IBA also expects the A350F to enter service one to two years before Boeing’s 777-8F.
What happens next
No further timeline was announced.
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