Boeing, Cathay Pacific announce order for 12 777s

Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered eight Boeing 777 Freighters and four 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. The order is valued at $3.3 billion at list prices. With this announcement, Cathay Pacific becomes the 15th customer to order the 777 Freighter and increases its Boeing 777-300ER fleet to 50.