Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Tuesday boosted its flight operations with the receipt of a second brand-new A330 neo aircraft to its fleet.
The aircraft is the first of 12 Airbus NEO deliveries this year and used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its delivery flight from Toulouse, France to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
“This aircraft delivery is consistent with our commitment to incorporating SAF in our operations,” said Alex Reyes, CEB chief strategy officer.
“Using SAF is one of the steps we are taking towards reducing carbon emissions and advance our sustainability agenda in the aviation industry,” he added.
SAF is a drop-in fuel with characteristics similar to conventional jet fuels. It does not require any adaptation to the aircraft or engines and does not have any negative impact on performance. The use of SAF results in up to 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions across the fuel’s lifecycle.
In February, Cebu Pacific also welcomed its first aircraft of the year, an Airbus 320ceo. The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with its diversified fleet mix of nine Airbus 330s, 35 Airbus 320s, 20 Airbus 321, and 14 ATR turboprop aircraft.
The airline looks to transition to an all-NEO fleet by 2028. Airbus NEOs are the latest-generation aircraft that burn 15 percent less fuel per flight compared to the older or current engine option Airbus 320ceo generation of aircraft.
Cebu Pacific currently flies to 35 domestic and 24 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
