Boeing delivers Cathay Pacific Airways' 75th Airplane

Cathay Pacific Airways took delivery of its 75th airplane, purchased directly from Boeing, a 777-300ER (Extended Range). The new airplane expands the airline’s 777 fleet to 34 airplanes, which include 12 777-300s and five 777-200s. Including leased airplanes and those purchased directly from Boeing, the airline also operates 48 747-400 airplanes in both passenger and cargo versions and has committed to expand its 747 fleet with an additional 10 747-8 Freighters with first deliveries beginning in 2011.