Cathay Pacific is currently evaluating proposals from Airbus and Boeing for its next aircraft order, considering the Airbus A350 or Boeing 787 family, along with potentially adding more Boeing 777Xs to its fleet. Bloomberg reported that Cathay Pacific has issued a request for proposals to both manufacturers for new widebody aircraft. The exact composition of the order, including the number of aircraft, has not been finalized. However, it may expand with additional options.
According to ch-aviation data, Cathay Pacific already has 72 aircraft in its firm backlog, including 57 widebodies: 30 Airbus A330-900s, six A350Fs, and 21 777-9s. In August 2024, the airline confirmed an order for 30 A330-900s plus 30 options for the same type. The Hong Kong-based company plans to introduce these A330-900s starting in 2028 on regional routes in Asia.
“With orders covering narrowbody, regional widebody, long-haul widebody, and large freighter aircraft,” Cathay stated that these investments will modernize and expand their fleet.
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