Boeing 777 Freighter and Boeing 777-300ER in Cathay Pacific livery. Courtesy of Boeing

Hong Kong, China - August 10, 2011

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier has ordered eight Boeing 777 Freighters and four 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes.

The order is valued at $3.3 billion at list prices.

Boeing 777-300ER in Cathay Pacific livery. Courtesy of Boeing

With this announcement, Cathay Pacific becomes the 15th customer to order the 777 Freighter and increases its Boeing 777-300ER fleet to 50.

Boeing 777-300ER in Cathay Pacific livery. Courtesy of Boeing

"We are very pleased to announce this latest Boeing order, which highlights our commitment to operating a modern and efficient fleet together with a deep commitment to our home city, Hong Kong," said John Slosar, Cathay Pacific Chief Executive.
"The Boeing 777-300ER is a superb aircraft that has already given a significant boost to our long-haul passenger operations, while the Boeing 777 Freighter will improve our freighter operations by delivering improved payload range capability at competitive operating costs."

Everett, Wash., USA - April 23, 2010. Boeing Delivers Cathay Pacific Airways' 75th Airplane - 777-300ER. Courtesy of Boeing

"The Boeing 777 Freighter, together with the other new aircraft types, will provide us with exactly the right balance in our fleet portfolio through to the end of the decade along with a more efficient and environmentally friendly operation," Slosar added.

Boeing Delivers First 777-300ER to Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China. The new airplane is the first of 19 777-300ERs Air China has on order with Boeing. With this new addition to its fleet, Air China becomes the first airline on the Chinese mainland to operate the new generation 777 family member. Pictured here, Larry Loftis, 777 vice president and general manager, Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Sales for Greater China and Korea, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, He Li, Vice President of Air China, and Wang Chiming, Deputy Director General, CAAC Northern Bureau, cut the ribbon to celebrate the delivery of 777-300ER to Air China. Courtesy of Boeing

"We thank Cathay Pacific for its continued confidence in the 777-300ER and for its selection of the 777 Freighter," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales & Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"We look forward to working with Cathay to introduce the 777 Freighter into its cargo operations, and are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Cathay as it continues to build upon its success as a global long-haul carrier."

Boeing 777-300ER in Air China livery. Courtesy of Boeing

Including this order, Cathay Pacific has 36 777s in backlog, and already operates 35 777s direct from Boeing.

Boeing and Air France Celebrate the First 777 Freighter Delivery. Everett, Wash., USA - Feb. 19, 2009 - Boeing and Air France commemorated the delivery of the first 777 Freighter with a ribbon cutting at the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour near Paine Field. Pictured left to right are: Aldo Basile, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Sales vice president, Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Pierre Vellay, Air France executive vice president for New Aircraft & Corporate Fleet Planning, and Larry Loftis, vice president and general manager of the Boeing 777 Program. Courtesy of Boeing

The 777-300ER is the world's largest long-range twin-engine jetliner, capable of carrying 365 passengers up to 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 kilometers).

Boeing, British Airways, GECAS Finalize Deal for up to 10 777-300ERs. Seattle, USA - Aug. 7, 2008 - Boeing and British Airways have signed an order for two Boeing 777-300ER jetliners valued at $529 million at list prices. British Airways will also operate four additional 777-300ERs on lease from GECAS. Courtesy of Boeing

To date 34 customers around the world have ordered more than 500 777-300ERs.

Everett, Wash., USA - July 30, 2009 – Boeing delivered Emirates’ 78th 777, the airline’s 45th 777-300ER. Courtesy of Boeing

The 777 Freighter will position Cathay Pacific Airways to take advantage of the high air cargo traffic growth projected for Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region.

Boeing 777 Flight deck Designed with input from more than 600 pilots. Courtesy of Boeing

The airplane is the world's longest range twin-engine freighter.

Providing cargo capacity normally associated with larger airplanes, the 777 freighter can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 225,200 pounds (102 metric tons).


Contact:

Wang Yukui
Boeing China
+86 10 5925 5588
yukui.wang@boeing.com  


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