Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific announced it will buy back the remainder of its shares from the Hong Kong government, meeting the timetable it had set to achieve this target.

The Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) is optimistic that passenger volume at HKIA will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year.

The returned A330 was the 85th Cathay aircraft to be brought back from storage overseas—and it was also the first to enter long-term storage on July 28, 2020.

AeroGuard Flight Training Center has suspended solo flight training for Cathay Pacific cadets after a series of incidents that resulted in damage to aircraft.

Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines say their agreement could also provide for potential “joint procurement” of SAF.

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."

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 have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

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.

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

Among Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and AirAsia, some groups show improvement, while others stagnate or fluctuate.

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

The airline is also introducing a plan to stimulate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use through staff travel.

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

Malaysia Airlines is exploring joint business agreements with three other carriers and could revive plans for a proposed partnership with Cathay Pacific.

Four destinations and five airlines are among the finalists at the Routes Asia 2024 Awards, which celebrate excellence in airport and destination marketing.

The government intends to introduce a SAF uplift requirement for airlines that would be funded by a new passenger levy.

All the important data related to the airline in recent years.

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

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.

Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.

Most Asian air travel demand should catch up this year, but China is still lagging.

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.

With China reopened, travel demand across Asia normalizes.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.