Centre for Aviation (CAPA) expects that Cathay Pacific's 1st A350 delivery will be delayed from Feb/2016 to at least Mar/2016.
Source: Jujug Spotting
Cathay declined to specify dates, saying: "We aim to have our 1st A350-900 delivered in early 2016"
Cathay had previously regularly remarked about a Feb/2016 delivery date for its 1st A350.
Source: A380_TLS_A350
Industry sources say the deliveries are delayed due to last minute changes Cathay requested to the business class seat.
Cathay responded that: "Integrating a new cabin layout with a new cabin product for the very 1st time inevitably presents challenges”
Source: Jujug Spotting
“The Cathay Pacific team is working very closely with our cabin suppliers and Airbus to protect the integrity of the delivery program and ensure that our first A350-900 is delivered in early 2016."
Based on the article “Cathay Pacific A350 delivery delayed” published in CAPA
