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Cathay Pacific weighs order for up to 50 additional widebodies

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Cathay Pacific plans to seek up to 50 more widebody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing to complete its long-term growth plans, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential purchase would extend the Hong Kong carrier’s fleet expansion, which has also been reported to include a broader push toward about 300 aircraft by 2033.

Discovered 2026-10-15T03:05:19.412133-07:00 | 2026-10-15T03:05:19.412133-07:00

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  • A potential order of as many as 50 widebodies would be a major fleet commitment, with implications for Cathay’s long-haul capacity and the competing manufacturers’ order books.
  • The additional aircraft would complement Cathay’s broader fleet-growth plans, including a reported target of about 300 aircraft by 2033 as Hong Kong’s third runway advances.

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