Cebu Pacific is finalizing details with Airbus to close an agreement for the purchase of up to 150 A320 neo family aircraft. The announcement of this order is expected to take place during the Farnborough International Air Show, according to the Bloomberg agency.
In May, rumors surfaced, which were later confirmed by the airline, that Cebu Pacific was in negotiations with Boeing and Airbus for a possible order for narrow-body aircraft.
The rumor contemplated a order worth 12 billion dollars for the acquisition of between 100 and 150 aircraft. According to the Bloomberg site, through statements from someone close to the airline, Zebu Pacific I would have chosen Airbus and would be in the final phase of negotiations for this mega order.
In the statement, which confirmed the negotiations with Airbus and Boeing, Zebu Pacific stated that an announcement regarding this order would be made in the second quarter.
Orders, deliveries and problems with PW engines
Cebu Pacific has an order book with Airbus which reaches 111 aircraft, of which, as of May 31, 78 units have been delivered. The aircraft that make up the Philippine airline’s portfolio are six A320 neo19 A321 neo and 8 A330-900.
In addition, the airline is affected by the grounding of A320 neo family aircraft due to engine problems. Pratt & Whitney PW1100G. As of today, Cebu Pacific has six A320 neo and three A321 neo on the ground.
The current fleet of Zebu Pacific is 86 aircraft, including its subsidiaries Cebgo and Zebu Pacific Post.
Cebu Pacific Fleet
- 2 ATR 72-500F (Cebu Pacific Cargo);
- 1 ATR 72-500 (Cebgo);
- 15 ATR 72-600 (Cebgo);
- 19 Airbus A320 ceo;
- 20 Airbus A320 neo;
- 7 Airbus A321 ceo;
- 14 Airbus A321 neo;
- 8 Airbus A330-900 neo.
