Airbus has today announced that Cathay Group has placed a firm order for 30 A330-900 widebody jets as part of their fleet renewal program. Like all A330neos, the new aircraft will be powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.
On Wednesday (August 7, 2024), Airbus announced that the Cathay Group has placed a firm order for 30 state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900s. As with all A330neos, the aircraft will be powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. This order follows a thorough evaluation by Cathay Pacific for the renewal of their mid-size widebody fleet renewal program, and will modernize the carrier’s earlier generation A330-300 fleet. Additionally, the new aircraft will allow Cathay Pacific to serve longer range destinations.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Cathay Group’s Chief Executive officer, Ronald Lam, said,
“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.
“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.”
Also commenting on the new A330-900 order, Airbus’ Chief Executive Officer – Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, added,
“This latest order from Cathay, one of the world’s most experienced A330 operators, is a major endorsement of the latest generation A330neo. It is the natural successor for existing A330 fleets, bringing the highest levels of technical and operational commonality, and significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon emissions. In addition, the award-winning Airspace cabin provides a whole new flight experience.
“At Cathay, the A330neo will become the backbone of its regional widebody operations, with the versatility to operate on longer routes. 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.”
Capable of flying 7,200 nautical miles (13,330 km) nonstop, the Airbus A330-900 features the award-winning Airspace cabin, offering an elevated flight experience. Like all Airbus aircraft, the A330neo is also already capable of operating with 50 percent SAF, with the goal of increasing this to 100 percent by 2030. As of July 31, 2024, the Airbus A330 Family had won 1,805 firm orders from over 130 customers worldwide. Currently, 1,469 of the type are in service on short, medium and long-haul routes across the globe.
Source: Airbus
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