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According to FreightWaves, Air Hong Kong, a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways, has committed to a long-term lease agreement for an additional Airbus A330 freighter aircraft. The fleet expansion is designed to enhance the carrier's cargo capabilities and meet growing demand from major clients across Asian markets.
The newly leased A330 freighter will support DHL Express and other customers throughout the region, reinforcing Air Hong Kong's position as a critical logistics partner for international express delivery operations. The move reflects broader efforts by Asian cargo carriers to expand capacity amid sustained demand for air freight services.
The lease agreement underscores continued investment in freight operations by Cathay Pacific's cargo division, which has increasingly relied on specialized freighter aircraft to maintain competitive advantage in the region's dynamic logistics market.