Etihad Airways on Wednesday solidified an expression of interest with Airbus for seven future-model A350 freighters to expand its cargo operations, which posted record results in the first half of the year.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline earlier this year placed a tentative order for the A350 freighters, an offshoot of the popular A350 passenger jet that is in final development as a cargo jet.
Etihad is one of six customers for the all-new freighter. Airbus now has 31 firm orders from Air France,...