According to people familiar with the matter, Cathay Pacific plans to purchase up to 50 additional wide-body airliners to complete the fleet expansion required for its long-term growth plan. A person familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity because the relevant information was not disclosed, said that the Hong Kong airline plans to start negotiations with Airbus and Boeing next year. People familiar with the matter said that Cathay Pacific is still close to making a decision on whether to increase purchase order channels and wide-body airliners through existing options and purchase rights; it may be finalized in November as soon as possible. Cathay Pacific said in a statement that the company will continue to evaluate fleet needs and will not comment on market rumors.

According to people familiar with the matter, Cathay Pacific plans to purchase up to 50 additional wide-body airliners to complete the fleet expansion required for its long-term growth plan. A person familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity because the relevant information was not disclosed, said that the Hong Kong airline plans to start negotiations with Airbus and Boeing next year. People familiar with the matter said that Cathay Pacific is still close to making a decision on whether to increase purchase order channels and wide-body airliners through existing options and purchase rights; it may be finalized in November as soon as possible. Cathay Pacific said in a statement that the company will continue to evaluate fleet needs and will not comment on market rumors.