Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Additional Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

Boeing has today announced that long-time 777 operator Cathay Pacific has placed an incremental order for 14 more Boeing 777-9 widebody passenger jets, expanding their orderbook for the type to 35 airplanes.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-9 Rendering - Courtesy Boeing

On Wednesday (August 6, 2025), Boeing announced that Cathay Pacific, a long-time B777 operator, has placed an incremental order for 14 additional 777-9 passenger airplanes.  This brings Cathay’s orderbook for the world’s largest twin-engine widebody to 35 airplanes. The Boeing 777-9 has been designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20 percent and noise by 40 percent compared to the airplanes it replaces, and will enable Cathay Pacific to efficiently meet growing air travel demand across key global markets.

In Wednesday’s announcement, Cathay Group’s CEO, Ronald Lam, said,

“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.”

Also commenting on the new order, Boeing’s SVP – Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, added,

“We are proud to support Cathay Pacific’s continued leadership as one of the world’s top airlines, and introduce the 777-9 as their future flagship airplane.  This latest 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.”

Over the past 30 years, Cathay Pacific has grown their global network with Boeing 777 Family airplanes.  The addition of the latest model, the 777-9, will further reduce the airline’s operating costs as they renew their fleet and expand passenger and cargo operations on long-haul and ultra long-haul routes.  With a range of 7,295 nautical miles (13,510 km), the 777-9 will allow Cathay Pacific to connect passengers directly between Hong Kong and their global long-haul destinations.  To date, Boeing has won over 550 777X airplane orders from customers worldwide.

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is a leading supplier of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, as well as global services.  The aerospace giant tops the list of the largest U.S. exporters, providing a significant positive impact to America’s annual GDP.  Boeing supports government and commercial customers in over 150 countries and employs more than 170,000 team members worldwide.  As Boeing continues to deliver for customers, they are committed to their legacy of aerospace leadership in technology and innovation and living the company’s core values of safety, quality, and integrity.

Source: Boeing/PRNewswire