(07/08/24)
Cathay Pacific has placed a firm order with
Airbus for thirty A330-900 aircraft, following an evaluation by
the Hong Kong-based airline under its mid-size widebody fleet
renewal programme.
The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to
modernise its earlier generation A330-300 fleet and expand
operations on high capacity regional routes. The aircraft will
also offer flexibility to serve longer range destinations.
Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent
7000 engines, the A330neo is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,330
km non-stop and delivers a 14% better aircraft fuel burn per seat
compared to the A330 / Trent 700, while significantly lowering
emissions.
Cathay Pacific A330 reg: B-LBK. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
“At Cathay, the A330neo will become the backbone
of its regional widebody operations, with the versatility to
operate on longer routes,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief
Executive Officer, Commercial Aircraft. “Together with its A320
Family and A350 fleets, the airline will be able to take full
benefit from the unique synergies of the latest generation Airbus
product line.”
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330neo is
already able to operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel
(SAF) and work is ongoing to legally increase this to 100% by 2030.
“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,” said Ronald Lam, Cathay Group
Chief Executive Officer. “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.”
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