Cathay Group orders 32 A320neo Family aircraft

As part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion plans, Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the acquisition of 32 more Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The deal increases the number of A320neo Family orders placed by the Cathay Group, which now stands at 64, 13 of which have already been fulfilled.

The 32 more planes will be made up of both A321neo and A320neo models and will be added to the fleets of Cathay Pacific and HK Express. They’ll primarily travel to locations in Asia and on the Chinese mainland.

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Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at Airbus, stated: “Cathay is one of the top airline groups in the world, and we are proud to support its recovery and expansion strategy.”

“The A320neo family will allow the Cathay Group to extend its services across the area with a most efficient single-aisle fleet and a favourable passenger comfort differentiation, operating out of the Cathay Group’s base in the heart of Asia. The aircraft will immediately contribute to the sustainability goals of the Cathay Group by significantly reducing fuel usage.

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The A320neo Family makes use of the most recent technological advancements, such as Sharklets, next-generation engines, and aerodynamics, which collectively result in at least a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The A320neo Family is the most widely ordered single-aisle aircraft in the world with more than 9,700 orders from more than 130 customers.