Hong Kong – Cathay Pacific Airways, the country’s flag carrier and long‑time Boeing 777 operator, has placed a new order for 14 additional Boeing 777‑9 wide‑body jets, reinforcing its status as a regional fleet leader and powering its next phase of network expansion and fleet modernization. The order lifts Cathay Pacific’s total Boeing 777‑9 commitments to 35 jets.

Statements

• “We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub,” said Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer. “Cathay Pacific aims to further strengthen our ongoing partnership with Boeing and leverage the world-class features of the new 777-9 as we strive to become the world’s best premium airline.”

• “We are proud to support Cathay Pacific’s continued leadership as one of the world’s top airlines, and introduce the 777-9 as their future flagship airplane,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “This latest order demonstrates the value of the 777-9 and further strengthens the airline’s tradition of delivering superb comfort, convenience and connectivity to passengers for years to come.”

Source: Boeing
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