Cathay orders 14 Airbus jets, fleet deliveries reach 120

Cathay Group has exercised purchase options for 14 additional Airbus aircraft: 11 A330-900s for Cathay Pacific’s regional network and three A321neos for HK Express’s short-haul routes, including destinations in mainland China. The A330s will add passenger and cargo capacity, while the fuel-efficient planes support the group’s fleet modernization and growth plans. The order brings planned aircraft deliveries from 2026 to 120 and lifts Cathay’s investment commitments for 2026–2035 above HK$150 billion; the A330s are expected to arrive between 2031 and 2035.