Cebu Pacific Inc. (CEB) yesterday received its first Airbus A330neo and 15 more are expected to be delivered until 2027.
In a statement, CEB said the delivery of the Airbus A330neo paves the way for it to become the greenest airline in Asia as this allows more travelers to be carried in a single flight, resulting in the lowest carbon footprint per passenger.
“Cebu Pacific’s first A330neo brings us closer to our target of having an all-Neo fleet by 2027, and shows our commitment to making air travel accessible, while ensuring environmental and social sustainability,” said Alex Reyes, CEB chief strategy officer.
With the A330neo’s latest technologies, this eco-plane uses 25 percent less fuel than previous generation aircraft — able to consume as little as 1.4 liters per seat per 100 kilometers, thus burning less fuel and emitting less carbon.
“We thank and applaud Cebu Pacific for selecting our latest-technology A330neo as part of its fleet modernisation drive to fly the greenest aircraft for a sustainable future. The A330neo is the first aircraft in the world already certified to comply with ICAO’s (International Civil Aviation Organization) CO2 emissions standards beyond 2028,” said Anand Stanley, Airbus Asia-Pacific president.
“The airline will benefit from the aircraft’s step-change in performance and economics, while maintaining passenger comfort and lowest operating costs,” Stanley added.
According to CEB’s annual report in 2020, the airline will have 59 aircraft deliveries from 2021 to 2027. Of the total, 16 are A330neo. This will replace bulk of its 74 operating aircraft as of end-2020.
As one of the world’s youngest fleets, CEB said its newest aircraft is set to enter service next month to fly to various destinations across its international and domestic network.
CEB operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 33 destinations, on top of its 12 international destinations. Its fleet includes two dedicated ATR freighters.
