Cebu Pacific building up fleet for long-haul flights
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has landed its 15th aircraft for long-haul flights, boosting its fleet ahead of capacity expansion during the holiday season.
Manila, Philippines — Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has acquired its 15th aircraft for long-haul flights, expanding its fleet ahead of a capacity boost during the upcoming holiday season. The airline obtained its 15th Airbus A330neo this weekend, marking the fourth aircraft delivery of the year as Cebu Pacific prepares to increase flight volumes and resume suspended routes this quarter.
The aircraft, flown from Airbus's factory in Toulouse, France, is set to bolster Cebu Pacific's fleet, which currently consists of 100 units, with 78 being NEO aircraft. The company aims to achieve an all-NEO fleet by 2030. Cebu Pacific's president and chief commercial officer, Alexander Lao, highlighted that NEO aircraft offer significant fuel savings compared to previous-generation planes, allowing the carrier to serve various markets both within and beyond the Philippines while reducing jet fuel prices.
Lao explained that the A330neo provides up to 20% fuel efficiency improvements over earlier aircraft models, cutting noise levels for passenger comfort and helping airlines meet global carbon reduction commitments. For the entirety of the year, Cebu Pacific anticipates receiving seven additional aircraft, all of which will be NEO units.
Currently, the airline's fleet comprises 100 aircraft – including 15 A330s, 27 A321s, 38 A320s, and 20 ATR turboprops. Renowned for having one of the world's youngest fleets, Cebu Pacific leverages its modern fleet to provide the most extensive domestic coverage among Philippine carriers.
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