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Cebu Pacific’s new Airbus 321neo will be deployed this month
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The aircraft will be used for domestic flights
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Cebu Pacific’s 18th eco-plane is 20% more fuel-efficient and 50% less noisy than previous-generation aircraft
Cebu Pacific recently took delivery of its 10th brand-new Airbus 321neo, in line with the airline’s sustainability and environment-friendly initiatives.
The newest aircraft, Cebu Pacific’s 18th eco-plane, will be used for the domestic network.
It is 20% more fuel-efficient and 50% less noisy than previous-generation aircraft, the budget airline said.
European airplane maker Airbus installed two LEAP-1A engines that enable the A321neo to reach higher, more fuel-efficient altitudes much faster. The lower fuel burn is more than just a cost savings, it also emits less carbon in the atmosphere, the airline added.
Each Airbus 321neo seat has an A/C compatible USB port allowing passengers to recharge their devices onboard.
The plane joins a fleet that includes the A330neo, dubbed the greenest aircraft in Asia because its 459-seat availability allows it to carry more travellers on a single flight, resulting in the lowest carbon footprint per passenger per kilometer.
“Our shift to the more fuel-efficient neo engine aircraft not only supports our sustainability strategy, but also enables us to continue offering our trademark low fares for every Juan,” Cebu Pacific chief strategy officer Alex Reyes said in a statement.
“The arrival is timely because we see positive developments indicating recovery. We are continuously ramping up our domestic network and are preparing for more international destinations to ease restrictions for leisure travelers,” Reyes added.
Cebu Pacific earlier said it expects to restore more than 100% of its pre-pandemic domestic capacity this April after boosting its network with the government’s easing of pandemic travel restrictions.
To date, Cebu Pacific’s fleet comprises 22 A320ceo, six A320neo, seven A321ceo, 10 A321neo, six A330ceo, two A330neo, 14 ATR 72-600, six ATR 72-500, and two ATR freighters.
