Cathay Group CEO Rules Out Regional Jet Order
Photo Credit: A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350. Cathay Pacific
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Speaking to Skift in Hong Kong, Ronald Lam said substantial fleet growth is on the way, but the group isn’t interested in smaller aircraft – here’s why.
The Cathay Group is firmly in fleet expansion mode with orders pending for dozens of new aircraft. These range from the giant Boeing 777-9 for flag carrier Cathay Pacific to Airbus narrowbodies for low-cost operator HK Express. But there are limits to the ramp-up.
Speaking to Skift in Hong Kong, Ronald Lam, CEO of Cathay, confirmed that the group will not be mirroring its rivals by introducing a regional jet fleet.
“The smallest aircraft that we have within the group right now is the A320neo. That’s probably the smallest size we will ever go
