Cathay Group has placed firm orders for 14 Airbus aircraft.
The order comprises 11 Airbus A330-900 aircraft and three Airbus A321neo aircraft, following the exercise of purchase rights. The Airbus A330-900 aircraft will be operated by Cathay Pacific, while the Airbus A321neo aircraft will be for Hong Kong Express.
In 2024, the group ordered 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, bringing its total firm orders to 41 aircraft including the 11 announced this time. It also ordered a total of 32 Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2023, with three more aircraft now added.
Alex McGowan, Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer of Cathay Group, commented, “The A330 and A320 families have been in service with our group for many years, and we are delighted to add these state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft.” He added, “They will not only support regional operations across the Asia-Pacific region, but also enable us to operate long-haul routes with greater flexibility, further strengthening connectivity at our hub in Hong Kong.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, said, “The A330-900 and A321neo enable flexible adjustment of seating capacity according to demand, while reducing fuel consumption and improving operational efficiency through fleet commonality.”
The Airbus A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and can fly up to 8,100 nautical miles (approximately 15,000 kilometers) nonstop. Compared with previous-generation competing aircraft, it reduces fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and operating costs by 25%. Its cabin features the Airspace design.
The Airbus A320 Family has received approximately 20,600 orders worldwide and delivers more than 20% improvements in fuel efficiency and reductions in carbon dioxide emissions compared with previous-generation single-aisle aircraft.
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