# Cathay Pacific orders 14 Airbus aircrafts to expand its fleet

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cathay-pacific-orders-14-airbus-aircrafts-to-expand-its-fleet/
- Published: 2026-11-11T05:53:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T06:40:10+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/cathay-pacific-orders-14-airbus-aircrafts-expand-its-fleet-6542041
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Cathay Pacific ordered 11 A330-900 jets for US$5.1 billion.
- Deliveries are expected from 2031 to 2035.
- HK Express will also receive three A321neo aircraft.

## Summary

Cathay Pacific has ordered 11 Airbus A330-900 jets in a US$5.1 billion deal to expand its regional network and increase passenger and cargo capacity. The order is part of the airline’s fleet upgrade and is intended to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as its hub.

The aircraft are due for delivery between 2031 and 2035. Cathay also ordered three Airbus A321neo aircraft for its budget carrier HK Express, which serves mainland Chinese and other short-haul destinations; the article did not state a price for those three jets.

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