Cathay Pacific Orders Six Airbus A350 Freighters, Secures Right to Buy 20 More

The $2.71 billion deal will see the airline replace its Boeing 747 freighter fleet, expanding its global network and cargo capacity.

Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered six Airbus A350 freighters for $2.71 billion, with deliveries expected to start from 2027 and complete by the end of 2029.
The airline has also secured the right to purchase an additional 20 A350 freighters.
The new Airbus aircraft will replace Cathay's existing Boeing 747 freighter fleet.
The Airbus freighters will enhance Cathay's cargo capacity and expand its global network, linking Hong Kong and mainland China with long-haul destinations in North and South America, as well as Europe.
Cathay Pacific's aircraft order book also includes 21 Boeing 777-9 passenger planes and 49 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, scheduled to be delivered by 2025 and 2029 respectively.