What Happened
Airline Expands Widebody Fleet Renewal Amid Regional Growth
Cathay Pacific has exercised purchase rights for 11 additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft, bringing its total firm orders for the type to 41. The new aircraft will be delivered between 2031 and 2035 and will progressively replace the airline’s aging widebody fleet. The order is part of Cathay’s wider fleet renewal program, which also includes recent commitments for Boeing 777-9s and Airbus A350F freighters. According to AeroTime, the airline expects the new A330-900s to support regional operations across Asia-Pacific while providing flexibility for longer-haul services.