Cebu Pacific (CEB) is acquiring next-generation aircraft as part of its initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance operational efficiency.
“Acquiring and maintaining next-generation aircraft is vital to meeting our climate goals and maintaining high-quality services. We have implemented a capital expenditure program to replace our older aircraft with fuel-efficient NEO (New Engine Option) aircraft by 2028,” said Alex Reyes, Cebu Pacific’s chief strategy officer.
In its 2022 Sustainability Report, CEB reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonization, mainly through its fleet modernization program.
The airline aims to transition to an all-NEO fleet by 2028.
The program is set to reduce CO2 emissions per passenger between 17 percent and 29 percent.
CEB has also increased and improved its fuel efficiency practices, cutting its fuel usage by about 7.9 million kilograms last year, avoiding 25,059 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
CEB has integrated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its operations with a series of new Airbus aircraft delivery flights and the launch of its maiden commercial SAF-powered flight from Singapore to Manila in 2022.
This initiative distinguished CEB as the first low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, and the first in the Philippines, to use SAF in its operations.
“We are proud to be the first airline in Southeast Asia to use sustainable aviation fuel. Our effort to partner with SAF suppliers is one of the many initiatives positioning us to meet the demands of our customers for responsible and convenient air travel. It also allows us to explore opportunities to shift to more sustainable operations en route to our goal of flying net zero by 2050,” said Alexander Lao, Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer.
The company expects to return to full year profitability this year and hit 22 million passengers, a significant from last year.
