Cathay Pacific’s exchange filing values the widebody deal at $5.1 billion. The firm order also includes 3 A321neo aircraft for budget airline HK Express, supporting its planned short-haul growth.
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group placed a firm order with Airbus on 11 November 2026, for 11 additional A330-900 widebody aircraft and 3 A321neo narrowbody aircraft. The A321neos are intended for its budget airline HK Express.
Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong stock exchange filing values the A330-900 deal at $5.1 billion, CNA said.
Airbus says the widebody purchase builds on Cathay’s 2024 order for 30 aircraft, bringing its firm A330-900 commitment to 41. The additional A321neos follow a 2023 order for 32 A321neo/A320neo aircraft.
Cathay Pacific says the A330-900s will support its regional network by providing more passenger and cargo capacity. The widebody aircraft have two passenger aisles; the smaller A321neos have one. Cathay says the latter will support HK Express’s growth in mainland China and on other short-haul routes.
Cathay CEO Ronald Lam said the aircraft would upgrade the group’s fleet and improve connections through its Hong Kong hub.
Airbus commercial aircraft sales executive Benoit de Saint-Exupery called the order an endorsement of the aircraft’s value for Cathay’s growth. He said the two types would help the airline match capacity to demand while benefiting from lower fuel use and a streamlined Airbus fleet.
The additional A330-900 aircraft are expected to be delivered between 2031 and 2035.
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