CEBU PACIFIC added a brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, which will be used by subsidiary CebGo for domestic flights.
In a statement, the Gokongwei-led carrier said that new turboprop is the eighth of the 16 orders Cebu Pacific made last year with the Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer. This also brings its total fleet size to 62.
“The ATR fleet, used primarily by Cebu Pacific’s subsidiary Cebgo, supports the expansion of the carrier’s footprint across the Philippines, bringing air connectivity to smaller cities and communities,” the company said.
Cebgo currently offers flights to 27 Philippine destinations using eight ATR 72-500s and eight ATR 72-600s.
The ATR 72-600 also features modern cabin interiors, with thinner seats, larger overhead bins and LED lightening for an optimal passenger experience.
Cebu Pacific fleet now has 62 aircraft, composed of two Airbus A319s, 36 Airbus A320s, eight Airbus A330s, eight ATR 72-500s, and eight ATR 72-600s.
Between this year and 2022, the airline expects delivery of 47 brand new aircraft, composed of seven Airbus A321ceos, 32 Airbus A321neos, and eight ATR 72-600s.
Cebu Pacific recently launched two new domestic routes, from Laguindingan to Dumaguete and Caticlan (Boracay). It also designated Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental as its seventh hub.
Cebu Pacific previously said it aims to carry 20 million passengers by yearend. — Patrizia Paola C. Marcelo
