Cebu Pacific expanded its fleet with the delivery of three new aircraft in October 2024 to support the increasing demand for air travel and network expansion efforts.
The airline unit of the Gokongwei Group said the new aircraft deliveries included two A321neos which arrived on Oct. 23 and 30 and an A320ceo, which arrived on Oct. 28. This raised the total number of aircraft delivered to CEB this year to 15.
“We’re excited to expand our fleet with these additional aircraft ahead of the peak travel season in December,” said CEB president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao.
“These deliveries are a key part of our continuous efforts to expand routes and enhance our service, allowing us to better serve the increasing number of travelers,” 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 Oct. 2 it signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
The acquisition is the largest in Philippine aviation history, valued at about $24 billion (P1.4 trillion) based on list prices.
CEB operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with its diversified commercial fleet mix of nine Airbus 330s, 40 Airbus 320s, 24 Airbus 321s and 15 ATR turboprop aircraft, enabling the widest network coverage in the Philippines.
