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The Cathay Group has placed a firm order to Airbus for 30 wide body aircraft A330-900 known as A330neo.
This order follows a comprehensive evaluation carried out by the airline as part of its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme..
The new aircraft will allow Cathay modernize your fleet A330-300 generation and expand its operations on high-capacity regional routes. The aircraft will also offer flexibility to serve long-haul destinations.. Like all airplanes A330neo, the fleet will be powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent engines 7000.
Cathay Group orders A330neo
Ronald Lam, Cathay Group CEO, declared: “As Cathay completes the final stage of its rebuilding process, we are giving way to modernization and growth, both in terms of scope and quality. We are delighted to announce this new order for next-generation A330neo aircraft. This significant investment reflects not only our immense confidence in Hong Kong's status as a leading international aviation hub, but also our commitment to fostering the continued development of our hometown.”.
Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus, Commercial Aircraft, he claimed: «This latest order from Cathay, one of the most experienced A330 operators in the world, is an important endorsement of the next-generation A330neo. It is the natural successor to the existing A330 fleets, providing the highest levels of technical and operational compatibility, and significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon emissions. What's more, “Award-winning Airspace cabin offers a new flight experience”.
At Cathay, The A330neo will become the backbone of its regional widebody operations, with the versatility to operate on longer routes. Together with their fleets A320 Family y A350, the airline will be able to take full advantage of the unique synergies of the next-generation Airbus product line.
The A330-900 is capable of flying 7.200 nm / 13.330 km non-stop and features the award-winning Airspace cabin, offering a superior flight experience. Like all airplanes Airbus, the A330neo You can now operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (PURE), with the aim of increasing this figure to 100% for 2030.
At the end of July, the family A330 had received 1.805 firm orders of more than 130 clients all over the world, with 1.469 aircraft in service on long routes, medium and short from all over the world.
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