Cebu Pacific said Monday it took delivery of three new aircraft, boosting its operational resilience and meeting the resurgent demand for air travel.
The newly-accepted aircraft touched down at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila and included an A330neo, which arrived on July 26 and an A320neo and A320ceo on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, respectively.
This brings the total number of aircraft that CEB received this year to 10.
“Our continuous fleet expansion efforts underscore our commitment to provide safe, affordable and accessible flights for every Juan,” CEB president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao said.
“As the demand for air travel continues to rise, we are confident that we will be able to cater to more passengers looking to connect with other people or discover new destinations with Cebu Pacific,” he said.
Airbus neos are the latest-generation aircraft that burn 15 percent less fuel per flight and produce less noise compared to the previous generation. The reduction in fuel consumption leads to a corresponding reduction in aircraft carbon emissions.
Cebu Pacific announced on July 2, 2024 it signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft for $24 billion (P1.4 trillion) based on list prices, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.
The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with its diversified commercial fleet mix of nine Airbus 330s, 39 Airbus 320s, 22 Airbus 321s and 15 ATR turboprop aircraft enabling the widest network coverage in the Philippines.
Cebu Pacific expects to carry more than 24 million passengers this year, up from 15.84 million domestic and international passengers in 2023.
The airline offers flights to 35 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
