Philippine low-cost service Cebu Pacific marked a historic milestone because it turned the primary native service to function a 100-strong fleet with the supply of its newest plane, a brand-new Airbus A330neo.
Airline president and chief industrial officer Xander Lao enthused: “Reaching 100 plane is greater than a milestone: it displays our unwavering dedication to make air journey accessible to extra Filipinos. With a bigger fleet, we’re in a position to function extra effectively, improve connectivity throughout the nation and the area, and go on the advantages of scale via even decrease fares.”
This milestone comes amid continued passenger progress; as of June 2025, CEB flew a complete of two.2 million passengers, marking a 7.9 % improve from the identical month final yr.
From January to June, the airline has flown 13.9 million passengers, marking a 21 % improve from 11.5 million within the first half of 2024.
A welcome addition to the fleet
The A330neo can also be the twelfth plane of its variety to affix the Cebu Pacific fleet, reinforcing the airline’s place as the most important A330neo operator within the Asia-Pacific.
The 459-seater plane, which arrived in Manila from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France, is the second of 4 A330neos anticipated to affix CEB’s fleet this yr, the primary of which arrived final twenty eighth March.
At present, Cebu Pacific is anticipating a complete of seven plane to be delivered earlier than this yr ends.
The brand new A330neo offers CEB with the pliability to serve regional and long-haul routes, in addition to high-demand sectors.
With elevated vary and capability, the plane permits the airline to optimize its operations whereas sustaining price effectivity.
Airbus NEOs are the latest-generation plane that burn as much as 25 % much less gas per flight and produce much less noise in comparison with the earlier era.
The lower in gas consumption results in a corresponding discount in plane carbon emissions.
