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Cathay Group is buying 11 more Airbus A330-900 regional widebodies and 3 more A321neo narrowbodies
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Total committed investment for 2026 to 2035 now exceeds HK$150 billion
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Cathay says new aircraft deliveries from 2026 now total 120, against a plan of 150
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.
Fleet plan
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.
“We are pleased to further strengthen our fleet with new orders for these state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft,” said Ronald Lam, Cathay Group chief executive officer. “These investments will consolidate and elevate Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub.”
The release does not give delivery dates, engine types, cabin layouts, financing or prices.
In May 2026, PortCalls reported that Cathay Cargo ordered two more Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total to eight, after an initial order of six in 2023. It operates 20 Boeing 747 freighters, made up of 14 747-8Fs and six 747-400ERs. In December 2023, the carrier ordered six A350Fs with deliveries starting in 2027, and an option for 20 more.
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