Cathay Group Orders 14 Airbus Jets to Expand Fleet
Cathay Group ordered 11 A330-900s and three A321neos from Airbus to modernize its fleet and increase regional capacity in Asia.
The Cathay Group ordered 14 Airbus aircraft on November 11 to modernize its fleet and expand passenger and cargo capacity. The purchase includes 11 A330-900 widebody jets for Cathay Pacific and three A321neo narrowbody jets for its budget subsidiary, HK Express.
The A330-900s, with a list price of approximately $5.114 billion, are scheduled for delivery between 2031 and 2035. These aircraft will primarily serve Asian regional routes and replace existing mid-size widebody jets. Airbus provided significant price concessions on the order, reducing the final cost below the list price. The A321neos will support HK Express routes to mainland China and other short-haul destinations.
This order brings the group's planned new-aircraft deliveries from 2026 to 120. If market conditions remain favorable, the group intends to add 150 aircraft and serve 150 destinations over the next decade. The expansion follows a 71 percent increase in net profit during the first half of 2026.
