LOW-COST carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) over the weekend said it had taken delivery of its fourth brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft for 2024 as it reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable aviation and operational efficiency.

"This aircraft delivery supports our goal of providing safe, reliable and affordable flights as the demand for air travel remains strong. We also continue to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in our operations as part of our decarbonization efforts, which can pave the way for a more sustainable air travel in the coming years," said Alex Reyes, CEB's chief strategy officer.

The brand-new, more fuel-efficient A320neo arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila last April 17 from Airbus' facility in Tianjin, China.

SAF is a drop-in fuel with characteristics similar to those of conventional jet fuels. It does not require any adaptations to the aircraft or engines and does not have any negative impact on performance. The use of SAF results in up to 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions across the fuel's lifecycle.

Cebu Pacific currently operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with its diversified commercial fleet mix of eight Airbus 330s, 34 Airbus 320s, 21 Airbus 321s, and 14 ATR turboprop aircraft.

It aims to transition to an all-NEO (new engine option) fleet by 2028. Airbus' A320neo aircraft are latest-generation aircraft that burn 15 percent less fuel per flight compared to the previous generation. The reduction in fuel consumption leads to a corresponding reduction in aircraft carbon emissions.

The carrier currently flies to 35 domestic and 24 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Shares of Cebu Pacific operator Cebu Air Inc. were down 2.33 percent at P27.30 each last Friday.

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