Cathay Pacific sustainability commercial manager: Fleet renewal key to sustainability

Cathay Pacific sustainability commercial manager Nic Fong, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia, stated (02-Oct-2026) fleet modernisation is key to airline sustainability and can deliver improvements in emissions of up to 25%. Mr Fong also highlighted the importance of operational efficiencies, such as single-engine taxiing, new technology and sustainable aviation fuel, which is one of the "major pillars" in Cathay's sustainability goals to 2050.