HONG KONG, Cathay Pacific has announced a significant aircraft purchase, placing a US$8.1 billion order for 14 Boeing 777-9 jets — marking its first deal with the US aircraft manufacturer in 12 years.
The company’s passenger airlines have launched or announced 19 new destinations so far in 2025.
In a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange, the airline said it had exercised purchase rights for 14 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and secured options to acquire up to seven more. Deliveries are expected by 2034.
The announcement came alongside Cathay Pacific’s latest financial results, which showed a modest rise in attributable profit to HK$3.65 billion (US$4.65 million), supported by increasing travel demand across Asia.
Chairman Patrick Healy described the results as a “solid financial performance” and highlighted the airline’s expanding route network. Cathay and its low-cost unit Hong Kong Express have added or announced 19 new destinations in 2025, with more planned.
Cathay now serves over 100 passenger destinations worldwide. However, the airline cautioned that its budget carriers continue to face short-term headwinds, with booking volumes still recovering to pre-pandemic levels.
