The Cathay Group of Hong Kong has declared its intention to acquire 32 more Airbus A320neo Family aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion efforts. By virtue of the agreement, the Cathay Group has placed 64 orders for the A320neo Family, 13 of which have already been fulfilled.
The A321neo and A320neo, which will join the fleets of HK Express and Cathay Pacific, will be among the 32 extra aircraft.Their primary destinations will be in the Chinese Mainland and other parts of Asia.
“We are proud to be part of Cathay’s recovery and growth plan. It is one of the world’s leading airline groups,” stated Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at Airbus.
“With a highly efficient single aisle fleet and a positive passenger comfort differentiation, the A320neo family will enable the Cathay Group to expand its services across the region,” said the company, which is based in the center of Asia. The aircraft will also immediately support the sustainability aims of the Cathay Group due to its notable fuel efficiency.
The A320neo Family is equipped with the newest technology available, including as aerodynamics, Sharklets, and new generation engines, which combined result in at least a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The A320neo Family, which has over 9,700 orders from over 130 clients, is the most popular single aisle aircraft in the world.
Source- Travel news
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