Cathay Pacific Orders Five Boeing Aircraft
Posted on: Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 15:09 CDT
Cathay Pacific Airways has placed an order for five additional advanced wide-body Boeing 777-300ERs, increasing its commitment to a total of 23 of the aircraft type.
Cathay will purchase the additional aircraft directly from the Boeing Company.
The new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, delivery of which commences in September, will significantly boost Cathay Pacific's capacity and will be used primarily on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes to Europe and North America. The aircraft will be delivered in 2011. General Electric's GE90-115B engines will power all 23 of the airline's Boeing 777-300ERs.
Cathay Pacific chief executive Tony Tyler said: "We are pleased to announce the purchase of five more of these advanced aircraft. The fleet expansion is in line with our plan to expand our network and connectivity, in the process further strengthening Cathay Pacific's position as Hong Kong's home carrier and cementing the city's status as a leading international aviation hub. These aircraft represent a very substantial investment and underline our long-term commitment to the continued profitable growth of the airline and to providing the best travel experience for our passengers."
Source: Datamonitor
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