Cebu Pacific becomes PH’s first carrier with 100-strong fleet

Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Friday announced its latest historic milestone as it becomes the first local carrier to operate a 100-strong fleet after receiving the delivery of its latest aircraft — a brand new A330neo.

“Reaching 100 aircraft is more than a milestone — it reflects our unwavering commitment to make air travel accessible to more Filipinos,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer. 

“With a larger fleet, we’re able to operate more efficiently, enhance connectivity across the country and the region, and pass on the benefits of scale through even lower fares,” said Lao.

The airline’s 100-aircraft milestone came amidst increasing demand for air travel.

In June alone, Cebu Pacific said it flew a total of 2.2 million passengers, up 7.9% from the same month last year. 

From January to June 2025, the airline said it has flown 13.9 million passengers, up 21% from 11.5 million in the first half of 2024.

Cebu Pacific said the latest A330neo aircraft is also the 12th aircraft of its kind to join its fleet, reinforcing the airline’s position as the largest A330neo operator in the Asia-Pacific.

The 459-seater aircraft, which arrived in Manila from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France, is the second of four A330neos expected to join Cebu Pacific’s fleet this year — the first of which arrived on March 28. 

The airline is expecting a total of seven aircraft to be delivered in 2025.

Cebu Pacific’s fleet is diversified with a mix of 12 Airbus A330s, 40 Airbus A320s, 26 Airbus A321s, and 22 ATR turboprop aircraft. —LDF, GMA Integrated News