HONG KONG, August 6, 2025 – Airline Cathay Pacific announced on Wednesday the order of 14 additional Boeing 777-9 jets, bringing the total number of the world’s largest twin-engine aircraft on order with the American manufacturer to 35.
In practice, the new deal represents the conversion of options from the original 2013 order, when Cathay Pacific initially requested 21 777-9 aircraft. In addition, the Hong Kong-based airline revealed that the contract now includes seven new purchase options, which may be exercised in the future depending on demand.
The announcement followed the release of Cathay Pacific’s financial results for the first half of 2025, during which the company reported a 1.1% increase in net profit, totaling HK$3.65 billion.
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With a range of up to 7,295 nautical miles (13,510 km), the Boeing 777-9 is ideal for long-haul operations and will allow Cathay to directly connect Hong Kong with global destinations, strengthening its international network with greater efficiency and comfort.
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