Cathay Pacific is discussing a large aircraft order to support fleet expansion beyond 2030, CEO Ronald Lam said at Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong. The multi‑type programme would cover regional widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters, with decisions expected in coming years and deliveries in the early 2030s.
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A post‑2030 multi‑type order would materially reshape Cathay’s capacity and fleet mix, building on the carrier’s recent move to exercise options for 14 Boeing 777‑9s.
The inclusion of narrowbodies, regional widebodies and freighters signals simultaneous growth in long‑haul premium, regional connectivity and cargo operations; this follows Cathay Group’s recent SAF commercial deal for Air Hong Kong cargo services and its stated flexible fleet and network strategy used to restore routes.
Management says decisions will come in the next few years with deliveries in the early 2030s, creating a clear timetable for aircraft procurement, OEM production planning and long‑lead fleet investments.
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