Cebu Pacific receives new aircraft, targets new routes in October

Cebu Pacific has received another new engine option (NEO) aircraft, representing 60% of its expected aircraft deliveries for the year, the budget carrier said on Wednesday. “This delivery supports our commitment to making air travel more accessible and can help us serve upcoming route launches in October, including Davao to Puerto Princesa and Hong Kong,” Cebu Pacific President and CCO Alexander G. Lao said in a statement. The arrival of the A320neo on Sept. 13 marks the 11th of the anticipated 18 new aircraft deliveries for the year, Cebu Pacific said. The company is banking on the arrival of its new aircraft to support its expansion plans both for domestic and international routes. The airline plans to operate flights between Hong Kong and Davao starting Oct. 27, four times a week.<br/>