Cathay Pacific
IATA: CX ICAO: CPA Callsign: CATHAY Country: Hong Kong SAR of China Utilization: 81% Active Modernity: Grade B (46.8% Next-Gen)
Cathay Pacific Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 173 Cathay Pacific airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for Cathay Pacific is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 173 Observed in last 30 days (81% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 173 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 46.8% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Cathay Pacific's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 16 |
| 5-9 yrs | 28 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Cathay Pacific aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-HXD | Airbus A340-300 | 78015e | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| B-HXE | Airbus A340-300 | 78015f | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| B-HXF | Airbus A340-300 | 780160 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| B-HXG | Airbus A340-300 | 780174 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| B-HXH | Airbus A340-300 | 780175 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| B-HXJ | Airbus A340-300 | 780177 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| B-LXB | Airbus A350-1000 | 789214 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| B-LXD | Airbus A350-1000 | 789216 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| B-LXE | Airbus A350-1000 | 789217 | Cathay Pacific | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| B-LXF | Airbus A350-1000 | 789218 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| B-LXG | Airbus A350-1000 | 789219 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| B-LXJ | Airbus A350-1000 | 789230 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| B-LXK | Airbus A350-1000 | 789231 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| B-LXL | Airbus A350-1000 | 789232 | Cathay Pacific | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| B-LXM | Airbus A350-1000 | 789245 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| B-LXN | Airbus A350-1000 | 789246 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| B-LXO | Airbus A350-1000 | 789247 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| B-LXP | Airbus A350-1000 | 789269 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| B-HNE | Boeing 777-300 | 78016d | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| B-HNF | Boeing 777-300 | 78016e | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| B-HNG | Boeing 777-300 | 78016f | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| B-HNH | Boeing 777-300 | 780170 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| B-HNI | Boeing 777-300 | 780171 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| B-HNJ | Boeing 777-300 | 780172 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| B-HNK | Boeing 777-300 | 780173 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| B-HNM | Boeing 777-300 | 7801af | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| B-HNN | Boeing 777-300 | 7801b0 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| B-HNO | Boeing 777-300 | 7801b7 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| B-HNP | Boeing 777-300 | 7801cc | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| B-HNQ | Boeing 777-300 | 7801dc | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| B-LJA | Boeing 747-8I | 780231 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| B-LJB | Boeing 747-8I | 780232 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
| B-LJC | Boeing 747-8I | 780233 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| B-LJD | Boeing 747-8I | 780a1c | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| B-LJE | Boeing 747-8I | 780a1d | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| B-LJF | Boeing 747-8I | 780a28 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| B-LJG | Boeing 747-8I | 780a29 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| B-LJH | Boeing 747-8I | 780a3d | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| B-LJI | Boeing 747-8I | 780a3e | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| B-LJJ | Boeing 747-8I | 780a3f | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| B-LJK | Boeing 747-8I | 780a6e | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| B-LJL | Boeing 747-8I | 780a6f | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
| B-LJM | Boeing 747-8I | 780a70 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| B-LJN | Boeing 747-8I | 780aa8 | Cathay Pacific Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 169 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 171 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 172 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 173 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Cathay Pacific.
Latest News Mentions
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See Also
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