Boeing secures order from Cathay Pacific for additional fourteen long-range widebody jets

"We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub. Cathay Pacific aims to further strengthen our ongoing partnership with Boeing and leverage the world-class features of the new 777-9 as we strive to become the world's best premium airline."

Before this latest deal, Cathay Pacific had already ordered 21 Boeing 777-9s. The initial intention was for deliveries between 2021 and 2024, but program delays have pushed delivery back until at least 2027.

Cathay Pacific's current fleet includes both older and newer models in the triple-seven family. According to data from ch-aviation, it operates seventeen Boeing 777-300s (average age: twenty-four years) and thirty-five 'Extended Range' Boeing 777-300ERs (average age: nearly thirteen years). In previous years, it has flown additional variants such as eighteen more -300ERs and five -200s.

Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing, commented on today's announcement: "Today's order demonstrates the value of the 777-9 and further strengthens the airline's tradition of delivering superb comfort, convenience and connectivity to passengers for years to come."

The news comes during a significant week for Boeing's widebody program. Yesterday marked a milestone as a fifth test example of the Boeing 777X completed its first flight from Paine Field Airport in Washington state. Despite setbacks in development timelines, this achievement supports hopes that commercial service entry may occur by late 2026.

Yesterday’s test involved a Boeing 777-9 registered N2007L flying for almost two-and-a-half hours before returning safely. After testing concludes, this specific jet is scheduled for delivery to Singapore Airlines.

Boeing was founded in July of 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago.