HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hong Kong. By bringing together Hong Kong’s largest bank, its home airline, and a leading Hong Kong-based SAF producer, the collaboration aims to support a key innovation for the long-term decarbonisation of air travel and foster a local SAF ecosystem for Hong Kong. HSBC Hong Kong is entering into a one-time purchase agreement for around 3,400 metric … [Read more...] about HSBC, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres partner for major sustainable aviation fuel initiative in Hong Kong
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Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for September 2024
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for September 2024. In the first nine months of 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express together surpassed the 20 million mark for passengers carried, having carried a combined total of over 21 million passengers during the period. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 1,816,908 passengers in September 2024, an increase of 17.8% compared with September 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 18.4% year on year. Passenger load factor … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for September 2024
Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for August 2024
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for August 2024, showing that the airline carried more than two million passengers for the second consecutive month. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 2,068,979 passengers in August 2024, an increase of 15.9% compared with August 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 15.9% year on year. Passenger load factor decreased by 2.9 percentage points to 85.2%, while available seat kilometres (ASKs) increased by 19.8% year on year. In … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for August 2024
Dimerco Express partners with Acer, Cathay Pacific to drive sustainability through SAF
Dimerco Express Group is proud to announce its partnership with Acer and Cathay Cargo in a groundbreaking initiative to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Dimerco's commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of logistics, this agreement will support the adoption of SAF on Cathay Cargo’s flights starting in 2024. Sustainable Aviation Fuel, a biofuel made from renewable resources such as plant or animal … [Read more...] about Dimerco Express partners with Acer, Cathay Pacific to drive sustainability through SAF
Cathay Pacific releases July 2024 traffic figures
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for July 2024, which showed that the airline achieved a new milestone by carrying more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time since the pandemic. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 2,008,225 passengers in July 2024, an increase of 15.1% compared with July 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 16.1% year on year. Passenger load factor decreased by 3.8 percentage points to 85.5%, while available seat … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific releases July 2024 traffic figures
DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to join Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. With its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions through the programme, DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF Programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights, from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. By … [Read more...] about DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
