Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The rights stem from a 2024 purchase agreement with Airbus, under which Cathay ordered 30 A330-900s and secured the option to acquire 30 more. The airline expects to receive the 11 new jets between 2031 and 2035. The original 30 are scheduled to arrive by the end of 2031.

Airbus said the same day that Cathay Group placed a firm order for 14 aircraft in total, comprising the 11 A330-900s and three A321neos. The narrow-bodies are not covered by the stock exchange filing and will add to a 2023 order for 32 A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

The A330-900s will gradually replace Cathay's mid-size wide-body fleet of 43 A330-300s. The new jets will mainly serve regional routes in Asia, while the airline may also introduce t...