Cathay Pacific Group plans fleet optimisation

The Cathay Pacific Group is looking to optimise passenger fleet of its airlines – Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon and HK Express. The group hopes the move will allow each airline to achieve its full development potential by leveraging respective unique strengths. In total, the group has existing orders for 65 new aircraft that it will receive by 2024, as part of the fleet modernisation plan. This includes the delivery of 21state-of-the-art Boeing 777-9 aircraft, 12 modern Airbus A350 and 32 A321neo aircraft between 2020 and 2024. Following a comprehensive review of its airlines’ fleets, the group has decided that Cathay