Cebu Pacific welcomes 5th aircraft delivery for the year

Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) recently took delivery of its 5thbrand-new aircraft for 2013—an Airbus A320 from Toulouse, France.

Other deliveries include two Airbus A320s in the 1st quarter of 2013, one Airbus A330 last June, and one more Airbus A320 earlier this July. CEB now operates a fleet of 46 aircraft.

All A320 aircraft delivered this year were equipped with Sharklets, which are wing-tip devices that allow CEB to save up to 4% on fuel burn. CEB is the first and only Philippine operator of aircraft with Sharklets.

“Aside from the latest technology, our new Airbus aircraft will allow us to operate a more fuel-efficient fleet and become a more environment friendly airline. This continuous delivery of brand-new aircraft will allow us to launch more destinations and flights, and offer our trademark lowest fares to a wider market,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

CEB operates one of the youngest fleets in Asia, and one of the most modern in the world. Average fleet age is at 3.97 years.

Between 2013 and 2021, CEB will take delivery of 15 more Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders, as well as 5 Airbus A330 aircraft on operating lease agreements.