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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.

Overview

  • 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.