Cebu Pacific (CEB) proudly participates in the Singapore Airshow this week as the only Philippine carrier in the prestigious trade event to showcase its newest Airbus A330neo aircraft, strengthening its status as the greenest airline in Asia.
For the first time, Airbus has chosen a carrier from the Philippines to be featured in the Singapore Airshow. CEB’s A33neo (RP-C3901) was on permanent display during the four-day event (15 to 18 February 2022) regarded as Asia’s most influential airshow held every two (02) years for high-level government and military delegations, and senior corporate executives from leading international aerospace companies. More than 10,000 individuals were expected to attend the trade show this week.
“It is important for us to offer value service to our passengers and do it in a sustainable manner. The A330neo is a testament to our commitment to environmental and social sustainability, in line with our target of operating an all-Neo fleet by 2027,” according to Mike Szucs, Chief Executive Adviser at Cebu Pacific.
The Airbus A330neo’s 459-seat availability allows more travelers to be carried in a single flight, resulting in the lowest carbon footprint per passenger per kilometer. This will enable CEB to operate as the greenest airline in Asia, on top of ensuring comfort over long distances through its ergonomically designed lightweight Recaro seats.
This latest CEB aircraft is among the quietest wide-body cabins flying today in commercial aviation. This allows the airline to provide an improved overall customer experience for all. It also uses 25% less fuel than previous generation aircraft, able to consume as little as 1.4 liters per seat per 100 kilometers, enabling less fuel burn and less carbon emission, which supports the airline’s commitment to providing low fares for its passengers.
“We are very happy for this opportunity to showcase our newest eco-plane at the Singapore Airshow. It is our honor to be the first-ever Philippine carrier chosen by Airbus to display the A330neo and we take pride in being able to move forward with our fleet modernization plan amidst the global pandemic,” added Szucs.
To date, the airline has received two (02) out of its 16 Airbus A330neo aircraft orders. Both equipment are currently being used to fly to key Philippine hubs such as Davao and General Santos.
“We thank Cebu Pacific for allowing us to feature their A330neo alongside their growth story at the Singapore Airshow. We are so proud to see our aircraft flying in the beautiful colors of Cebu Pacific and look forward to working together on our shared goal to ensure a sustainable future for our industry,” said Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific.
CEB looks forward to ramping up its network, both domestic and international, in preparation for the anticipated travel demand following the easing of travel restrictions in and out of the Philippines. The airline boasts of having one of the youngest fleets in the world (average fleet age of 5.8 years). CEB’s 74-strong fleet includes two (02) dedicated ATR 72-500 freighters.