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08 January 2004
Cathay Pacific announces major expansion of freighter fleet
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to add up to 13 aircraft to its freighter fleet, strengthening Hong Kong as the world’s busiest international air cargo hub.
The airline has placed an order to purchase one new Boeing 747-400F freighter, for delivery in February 2005. It will also convert at least six, and as many as 12, Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft into freighters.
The airline also intends to launch new freighter services to Beijing, Munich and points in North America, pending Government approval of already submitted applications.
Cathay Pacific will be the launch customer for the new converted Boeing 747-400 Special Freighter aircraft. The first aircraft is expected to be complete in December 2005 with five others by 2007. Boeing is working with Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (TAECO) on the prototype modification.
The airline may convert a number of its own Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft along with others to be purchased second hand. All available options to maintain and expand its long-haul passenger fleet remain under consideration. (...)
08 January 2004
Cathay Pacific announces major expansion of freighter fleet
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to add up to 13 aircraft to its freighter fleet, strengthening Hong Kong as the world’s busiest international air cargo hub.
The airline has placed an order to purchase one new Boeing 747-400F freighter, for delivery in February 2005. It will also convert at least six, and as many as 12, Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft into freighters.
The airline also intends to launch new freighter services to Beijing, Munich and points in North America, pending Government approval of already submitted applications.
Cathay Pacific will be the launch customer for the new converted Boeing 747-400 Special Freighter aircraft. The first aircraft is expected to be complete in December 2005 with five others by 2007. Boeing is working with Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (TAECO) on the prototype modification.
The airline may convert a number of its own Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft along with others to be purchased second hand. All available options to maintain and expand its long-haul passenger fleet remain under consideration. (...)