How much has Cathay invested in new equipment, and how many new routes have been planned?
Cathay Pacific has placed its biggest ever order for new aircraft. The airline made commitments for 16 Boeing 777-300ER long-range aircraft and three Airbus 330-300s, which will be delivered between 2007 and 2010, and has purchase rights for a further 20 B777-300ERs. Nine aircraft entered service in 2005, including the world’s first B747-400BCF, or Boeing Converted Freighter, for which the airline has firm orders for five more and options for a further six. One new B747-400F freighter, one B777-300, three A330-300s and three refitted second-hand B747-400 passenger aircraft joined the fleet. Cathay Pacific’s fleet will total 101 aircraft by this September.
