Cathay orders 14 more aircraft, mostly A330-900s

Cathay Group has ordered 14 more aircraft, as it continues to expand its fleet and strengthen Hong Kong as an international aviation hub, the company said.

The order covers 11 Airbus A330-900 regional widebodies and three Airbus A321neo narrowbodies. Cathay said it is exercising purchase rights. The A330-900s are in addition to 30 ordered in 2024. The A321neo aircraft are in addition to 32 A321neo and A320neo aircraft ordered in 2023.

The A330-900s will support the growth of Cathay Pacific’s regional network and add passenger and cargo capacity, the company said. The A321neos will support the growth of its low-cost unit HK Express, with a focus on Chinese Mainland and other short-haul routes.

Cathay said its new aircraft deliveries from 2026 now total 120. The deliveries include A321neo and A320neo narrowbodies, A330-900 regional widebodies, Boeing 777-9 long-haul widebodies, and A350F and A330 freighters. Total committed investment for 2026 to 2035 now exceeds HK$150 billion.

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