Cathay Pacific

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

By Adrian Schofield
Australia is a key part of international recovery strategies for many overseas carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines' plan to operate on a metal-neutral basis between Hong Kong and Malaysia has been dropped amid regulatory scrutiny.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
A deal for more Airbus A320neos shows Cathay is looking to expand beyond recovery.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay has exercised purchase rights for 32 more Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
A filing from Cathay Pacific said the group will convert purchase rights for 32 Airbus A320neos or A321neos into firm orders by the end of September.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The airport authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) has invested around HK$9 billion ($1.2 billion) to spruce up its infrastructure.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Cathay saw a meaningful jump in figures after aligning with the reopening of China in January 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific expects a return to profitability in the current half-year period, boosted by steady recovery in cashflow and network capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The flag-carrier also wants to pay all future preference shares dividends as they fall due and to redeem the preference shares in due course.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Under a new, young CEO, Cathay Pacific is reconnecting with the world and its customers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The airline is meeting its capacity rebound goals as it plans new aircraft orders.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay is also looking at placing new orders for freighter aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors