Cathay Group orders the A330neo aircraft for Fleet Modernization

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft as part of its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. This decision follows a thorough evaluation process by the airline.

The newly ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise its older A330-300 fleet and expand its operations on high-capacity regional routes, while also providing the flexibility to serve longer-range destinations. All A330neo aircraft, including those in this new order, will be powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.

Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer, stated, “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.”

Cathay, the A330neo will become the backbone of our regional widebody operations, with the versatility to operate on longer routes. Together with our A320 Family and A350 fleets, we will be able to take full benefit from the unique synergies of the latest generation Airbus product line.”

The A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,330 km non-stop and features the award-winning Airspace cabin, offering a superior flight experience. Like all Airbus aircraft, the A330neo is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with the aim to increase this to 100% by 2030.

As of the end of July, the A330 Family had secured 1,805 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide, with 1,469 aircraft in service on long, medium, and short-haul routes around the world.