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It all points towards a further separation between Cathay longhaul and Dragon regional. 32 new narrowbodies to replace 'up to' 23 A320s of which some are almost new. I think its almost inevitable KA will take over most of the CX regional network, leaving them to focus on long haul and trunk routes. It would be a welcome development imo.
Not exactly, Hogg said the narrowbodies would replace some widebody flights. More likely the ancient A330s KA and the few CX operate will be retired, with CX's newer A330s moving over but not fully replacing KA's 1:1.
"Hogg explained the new planes would allow Cathay Dragon to fly smaller jets and increase the number of flights per destination instead of operating larger wide-body aircraft."
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/e...ft-replacement