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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.
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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.
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