Cathay continues to invest in the Hong Kong international aviation hub by ordering 14 more new aircraft

Bringing total new aircraft deliveries to 120 from 2026, and total committed investment to over HK$150 billion between 2026 and 2035

The Cathay Group (Cathay) announces today that it has ordered 14 more regional widebody and narrowbody aircraft as it continues to expand and upgrade its fleet to support its long-term growth plans.

Cathay has exercised purchase rights for 11 more Airbus A330-900 aircraft, on top of the 30 it previously ordered in 2024. Additionally, Cathay has exercised purchase rights for three more Airbus A321neo narrowbody aircraft, on top of the 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft it previously ordered in 2023.

The A330-900 will support the growth of Cathay Pacific’s regional network and provide it with more passenger and cargo capacity, while the A321neo will further build on HK Express’ growth potential with its focus on destinations in the Chinese Mainland and other short-haul routes.

Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “We are pleased to further strengthen our fleet with new orders for these state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft, which will enhance connectivity at our home hub Hong Kong and contribute to our sustainability leadership goals.

“At Cathay, we continue to make important investments to elevate the experience for our customers and drive our long-term growth. These new orders bring our total aircraft deliveries from 2026 to 120, bringing us closer to our plan of 150 new aircraft deliveries and building a network serving 150 destinations in the next 10 years, if market conditions are favourable.

“They also now bring us to over HK$150 billion total investment committed for the 10-year period between 2026 and 2035. These investments will consolidate and elevate Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub, reflecting our belief in shared success.”

Cathay’s aircraft deliveries from 2026 include A321neo and A320neo narrowbody, A330-900 regional widebody, Boeing 777-9 long-haul widebody and A350F and A330 freighter aircraft, as part of its all-encompassing fleet renewal and expansion plan.

For more information, visit www.cathaypacific.com.