EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 28,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways
celebrated a significant achievement today with the delivery of the
airline's 70th 777 aircraft – also the last and 53rd
777-300ER (Extended Range) of its confirmed orders – that has made
Cathay Asia's largest operator of the 777 fleet.
With today's delivery, Cathay Pacific's 777 aircraft fleet
comprises of 53 777-300ERs, 12 777-300s and five 777-200s. The
airline is one of the launch customers for the 777X with 21 777-9
airplanes on order.
Cathay Pacific took delivery of its first 777-300ER in
September 2007. This efficient
aircraft allows the airline to modernize its long haul fleet with
enhanced operational efficiency and extended range with more
environmentally friendly features.
"The 777s have played an important role in Cathay Pacific's
fleet modernization and network expansion strategy," said
Ivan Chu, Chief Executive, Cathay
Pacific Airways. "We operate the largest 777 fleet in Asia, and these aircraft offer the range,
reliability and flexibility to build multiple daily frequencies on
trunk routes, both within the Asia-Pacific region and, with the 777-300ERs,
on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes. Our 777 fleet has helped
in our efforts to reinforce Hong
Kong's position as one of the world's most important
international aviation hubs."
Cathay Pacific group operates flights to nearly 200 destinations
worldwide with its own fleet of more than 200 aircraft.
"We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Cathay
Pacific on the 777 program," said Ihssane
Mounir, senior vice president, Northeast Asia Sales, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "We are honored to celebrate the delivery of
Cathay's 70th 777 and will continue to extend the fruitful
partnership over the years with our next generation 777X."
The 777-300ER, which makes up the largest part of the Cathay
Pacific fleet, is one of the most fuel and cost-efficient airplanes
in its class as well as the most reliable twin-aisle aircraft in
the world. It also has the highest cargo capability of any
passenger airplane in service. The 777-300ER will receive further
improvements in 2016 designed to reduce fuel use by 2 percent.
The 777-300ER has consistently won many accolades including
"Best Aircraft Type" based on passenger preference polls, "Best in
Class" based on fuel burn, passenger load cost and performance and
"Best Residual Value for a Twin Aisle Airplane" among others.
Photographs are available here: http://boeing.mediaroom.com and
www.cathaypacific.com.
Contacts:
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Kevin Yoo
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Thomas Lau
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International
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Corporate
Communication Manager International
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Boeing Commercial
Airplanes
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Cathay Pacific
Airways
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+1 206 249 6372
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+852 2747 5360
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kevin.k.yoo@boeing.com
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thomas_lau@cathaypacific.com
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www.cathaypacific.com
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Yukui Wang
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China
Communications
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The Boeing
Company
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+86(10)-59255505
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Yukui.wang@boeing.com
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SOURCE Boeing