Cathay Pacific

By Chen Chuanren
Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam says recent reports that the airline is facing a shortage of pilots as it works to expand its network are "categorically wrong."
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The size of the selected aircraft will “fill the gap” between the Cathay Group’s narrowbodies and its larger widebodies, CEO Ronald Lam says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield, Jens Flottau
Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
While profitability will still be strong for Asia-Pacific airlines in 2024, many carriers will see a step down from the spectacular results in 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
While overall passenger aircraft recovery in the region is nearly complete, not all operators are equal; each has very different recovery stories.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
Among Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and AirAsia, some groups show improvement, while others stagnate or fluctuate.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The airline is also introducing a plan to stimulate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use through staff travel.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
As Cathay Pacific updated on its capacity recovery, COO Alex McGowan commented on its campaign to place an order for mid-size widebody aircraft
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Malaysia Airlines is exploring joint business agreements with three other carriers and could revive plans for a proposed partnership with Cathay Pacific.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Four destinations and five airlines are among the finalists at the Routes Asia 2024 Awards, which celebrate excellence in airport and destination marketing.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The government intends to introduce a SAF uplift requirement for airlines that would be funded by a new passenger levy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
This week’s analysis focuses on four Asia-Pacific full-service carriers: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Singapore Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific achieved its goal of restoring 70% of its 2019 capacity by the end of 2023, and is now looking to hit 80% in the first half of the year.
Singapore Airshow

By Adrian Schofield
Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.
Singapore Airshow

By Chen Chuanren
Cathay Pacific is axing on average 12 flights daily for the rest of January and February to avoid cancellations during the busy Chinese New Year period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
With China reopened, travel demand across Asia normalizes.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has taken another significant step in its fleet-renewal efforts with an order for six Airbus A350F freighters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has fulfilled its goal of buying back half of the airline’s shares held by the Hong Kong government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific is very confident it will achieve its target of operating 70% of its pre-pandemic capacity by the end of this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collectively have set an “aspirational target” of 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Major Chinese airports are looking to grow by expanding regional connections.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
Patrick Healy spoke Oct. 3 as a panelist at IATA’s first World Sustainability Symposium, being held in Madrid.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The boom in demand for travel to and from Australia shows no sign of abating.
Airlines & Lessors