Hong Kong’s Cathay Group (Cathay) has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 wide-body aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline under its mid-size wide-body fleet renewal programme.
The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise its earlier-generation A330-300 fleet and expand its operations on high-capacity regional routes. The aircraft will also offer flexibility to serve longer-range destinations. As with all A330neo aircraft, the fleet will be powered by the latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.
Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “As Cathay completes the final stretch of its rebuilding journey, we are turning the page to modernisation and growth, both in terms of scope and quality. We are delighted to announce this new order for state-of-the-art A330neo aircraft. This substantial investment reflects not only our immense confidence in Hong Kong’s leading international aviation hub status, but also represents our commitment to fostering our home city’s ongoing development.”
He added: “The A330 is an aircraft type that has been serving Cathay Pacific well for nearly 30 years. These new aircraft will principally serve our regional destinations in Asia, while also providing the flexibility to serve longer-haul destinations as required. The improved fuel efficiency of these A330neos, together with their high standards of comfort, will enable us to further elevate the experience we provide for our customers while also contributing towards our goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”
