Cebu Pacific on Monday took delivery of three aircraft, boosting its operational capacity to accommodate the increasing number of air travelers.
The newly accepted aircraft touched down at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila and included an Airbus 330neo that arrived on 26 July and an A320neo and A320ceo delivered on August 3 and 4, respectively.
This brings the total number of aircraft that CEB has thus far received this year to 10.
“Our continuous fleet expansion efforts underscore our commitment to provide safe, affordable, and accessible flights for every Juan,” Xander Lao, CEB president and chief commercial officer, said.
“As the demand for air travel continues to rise, we are confident that we will be able to cater to more passengers looking to connect with other people or discover new destinations with Cebu Pacific,” 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. A reduction in fuel consumption leads to a corresponding cut in aircraft carbon emissions.
On 2 July Cebu Pacific announced that it has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft for USD24 billion ( P1.4 trillion) based on list prices, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.
The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, a diversified commercial fleet mix of nine Airbus 330s, 39 Airbus 320s, 22 Airbus 321s, and 15 ATR turboprop aircraft, enabling the widest network coverage in the Philippines.
Cebu Pacific projects carrying more than 24 million passengers this year, up from 15.84 million domestic and international passengers in 2023.
The airline flies to 35 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
