Cathay Pacific orders 14 Airbus aircraft to expand its fleet
Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has ordered 14 new Airbus aircraft to bolster its fleet, as reported on November 11. The airline has exercised its purchase rights for 11 Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft and three Airbus A321neo jets. This brings the total number of orders for Airbus A330neo variants to 41, with these planes set to gradually replace the existing fleet on regional Asian routes.
The new aircraft, featuring enhanced fuel efficiency, are expected to be delivered between 2031 and 2035. Cathay Pacific also secured discounted pricing for these aircraft, with the expected cost per plane being under US$5.11 billion. Additionally, the carrier purchased three extra Airbus A321neo jets to support HK Express' budget routes, particularly to destinations in the Chinese mainland and other short-haul routes.
CEO Ronald Lam announced that these new orders place the airline on track for a total of 150 new aircraft deliveries by 2026.
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