Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has firmly ordered 11 Airbus A330-900s and three A321neos, taking its firm commitment for the A330neo to 41 aircraft, Airbus said on November 11.
The widebody order builds on a 2024 deal for 30 A330-900s, while the three A321neos add to a 2023 order for 32 A321neo and A320neo jets. Cathay said the aircraft would serve regional and longer-haul routes and support its sustainability goals.
“The A330 and A320 aircraft families have been serving the Cathay Group well, and we are pleased to be adding more of these state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft to our fleet,” said Alex McGowan, Cathay’s chief operations and service delivery officer.
Benoit de Saint-Exupery, executive vice president of sales for Airbus’ commercial aircraft business, called the deal “a strong endorsement of the value these aircraft bring in supporting the airline’s growth”.
The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and has a range of up to 8,100 nautical miles (15,000 km). Airbus says it burns 25% less fuel than previous-generation competitor aircraft, with a matching cut in operating costs.
The A320 Family has won nearly 20,600 orders worldwide, according to the manufacturer.
Airbus delivered 547 aircraft in the first nine months of the year and had about 323 left to hand over in the fourth quarter to reach its 2026 target of around 870.
