Cathay firms up B777 options

Planemaker Boeing and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways say the carrier has exercised existing purchase rights for six additional Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) planes at a book value of US$1.6 billion.  The planes will take Cathay Pacific's 777-300ER fleet from 30 to 36.

Cathay firms up B777 options

Planemaker Boeing and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways say the carrier has exercised existing purchase rights for six additional Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) planes at a book value of US$1.6 billion.  The planes will take Cathay Pacific's 777-300ER fleet from 30 to 36.