Cathay Pacific Plans More Aircraft Orders for Growth
Chief Executive Ronald Lam announced that Cathay Pacific is preparing for additional widebody and narrowbody aircraft orders to leverage the new third runway at its Hong Kong hub. The airline group remains on track for ten percent capacity growth this year despite rising fuel costs.
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Cathay Pacific plans to order additional widebody, narrowbody, and freighter aircraft to expand its fleet over the next decade. The carrier currently has more than 100 aircraft on order, including Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 models. This expansion leverages the third runway in Hong Kong to capitalize on regional growth opportunities.
