New aircraft will aid the growth of Cathay’s network with more cargo capacity
The Cathay Group has announced an order for 14 more regional widebody and narrowbody aircraft as it continues to expand and upgrade its fleet to support its long-term growth plans.
Cathay has exercised purchase rights for 11 more Airbus A330-900 aircraft, on top of the 30 it previously ordered in 2024. Additionally, Cathay has exercised purchase rights for three more Airbus A321neo narrowbody aircraft, on top of the 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft it previously ordered in 2023.
The A330-900 will support the growth of Cathay Pacific’s regional network and provide it with more passenger and cargo capacity, while the A321neo will further build on HK Express’ growth potential with its focus on destinations in the Chinese Mainland and other short-haul routes.
“We are pleased to further strengthen our fleet with new orders for these state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft, which will enhance connectivity at our home hub Hong Kong and contribute to our sustainability leadership goals,” said Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam.
“At Cathay, we continue to make important investments to elevate the experience for our customers and drive our long-term growth. These new orders bring our total aircraft deliveries from 2026 to 120, bringing us closer to our plan of 150 new aircraft deliveries and building a network serving 150 destinations in the next 10 years, if market conditions are favourable.
“They also now bring us to over HK$150bn total investment committed for the 10-year period between 2026 and 2035. These investments will consolidate and elevate Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub, reflecting our belief in shared success.”
