Cebu Pacific said Friday it took delivery of its 16th aircraft this year, boosting its seat capacity to accommodate rising travel demand and support its expanding network.
The brand-new an A330neo 459-seater aircraft arrived in Manila on Dec. 19, 2024, bringing the current number of A330neos in CEB’s fleet to 10.
“The A330neo’s versatility and efficiency are key to our goal of providing affordable and reliable travel options for every Juan,” said Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao.
“This aircraft enables us to serve high-traffic routes and long-haul destinations more effectively while optimizing seat capacity to accommodate increasing demand,” 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 that 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.
The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with its diversified commercial fleet mix of 10 Airbus 330s, 40 Airbus 320s, 25 Airbus 321s, and 15 ATR turboprop aircraft enabling the widest network coverage in the Philippines.
