Cathay orders 14 more Airbus jets as investment commitments top HK$150 billion
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has ordered 14 additional Airbus aircraft to support the expansion of its regional services, taking its total investment commitments to more than HK$150 billion (US$19 billion) for the decade to 2035. The group said on Wednesday that the orders would support growth at both its flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, and budget airline HK Express, bringing planned aircraft…
Hong Kong's Cathay Group has placed an additional 14 Airbus aircraft orders to bolster its regional services network, bringing the total investment commitments for the period of 2026 to 2035 to over HK$150 billion (US$19 billion). These new orders will bolster both Cathay Pacific, the flagship carrier, and low-cost airline HK Express, with a total of 120 aircraft deliveries expected in the coming decade.
Cathay Pacific will receive 11 A330-900 widebody aircraft, augmenting the 30 already ordered in 2024, while HK Express will receive three A321neo narrowbody aircraft, complementing the 32 previously ordered in 2023. CEO Ronald Lam Siu-por stated that the fleet renewal and expansion strategy strengthens connectivity and sustainability goals.
The latest aircraft orders align with Cathay's broader vision of expanding its network to serve 150 destinations by 2035, reflecting its commitment to long-term growth and maintaining Hong Kong's status as a leading international aviation hub.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Cathay Pacific orders 14 Airbus aircrafts to expand its fleet brecorder.com
- Cathay Pacific orders 14 Airbus aircrafts to expand its fleet channelnewsasia.com
