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Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson

Cathay Pacific flags weakening yields, posts HK$3.7B H1 profit and orders US$8B in Boeing 777-9s

Cathay Pacific warned of declining airfares and an uncertain cargo outlook as it reported a HK$3.7 billion first-half profit, up modestly on stronger passenger volumes and lower fuel costs. The Hong Kong carrier also committed to 14 Boeing 777-9s, worth roughly US$8 billion, bringing its total 777-9 order book to 35.

2025-08-05T18:36:08.256264-07:00

Airways Magazine

Boeing Starts Wing Spar Drilling on First 777-8 Freighter, Aiming for 2028 Delivery

2025-07-22T06:09:28.048542-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Qatar Airways inks record agreement for up to 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X widebodies

2025-05-14T10:26:57.205106-07:00

Reuters

Boeing CEO's 2025 Recovery Strategy Amidst $11.8 Billion Loss

2025-01-28T04:36:13.755816-08:00

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Aviation24

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Cathay Pacific Exercises Options for 14 More Boeing 777-9s to Boost Premium Long-Haul Fleet Cathay Pacific has confirmed the purchase of 14 additional Boeing 777-9s as part of its 777X options, extending its fleet growth strategy amid a HK$3.7 billion H1 2025 profit. The new widebodies will underpin expanded premium long-haul services in response to robust demand.

2025-08-06T07:13:35.779611-07:00

Cathay Pacific Exercises Options for 14 More Boeing 777-9s to Boost Premium Long-Haul Fleet

Bloomberg

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Cathay Pacific flags weakening yields, posts HK$3.7B H1 profit and orders US$8B in Boeing 777-9s Cathay Pacific warned of declining airfares and an uncertain cargo outlook as it reported a HK$3.7 billion first-half profit, up modestly on stronger passenger volumes and lower fuel costs. The Hong Kong carrier also committed to 14 Boeing 777-9s, worth roughly US$8 billion, bringing its total 777-9 order book to 35.

2025-08-05T18:36:08.256264-07:00

Cathay Pacific flags weakening yields, posts HK$3.7B H1 profit and orders US$8B in Boeing 777-9s

Reuters

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Boeing Relaunches 777X Flight Campaign with 777-9’s First Hop in Nearly Five Years Boeing is set to resume flight testing of its long-delayed 777X this week, with the 777-9 expected to take to the skies for the first time in about five years. The company has activated a fifth test airframe—destined for Singapore Airlines—underscoring renewed momentum toward mid-2026 certification.

2025-08-04T17:43:18.853424-07:00

Boeing Relaunches 777X Flight Campaign with 777-9’s First Hop in Nearly Five Years

Airways Magazine

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Boeing Starts Wing Spar Drilling on First 777-8 Freighter, Aiming for 2028 Delivery Boeing has formally begun primary assembly of its 777-8 Freighter, drilling the first hole into the 108-foot wing spar at its Everett Composite Wing Center. This milestone sets the industry’s largest twin-engine freighter on track for a lead-aircraft delivery in 2028.

2025-07-22T06:09:28.048542-07:00

Boeing Starts Wing Spar Drilling on First 777-8 Freighter, Aiming for 2028 Delivery

Leeham News

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GE9X Testing Reaches Maturity Ahead of Boeing 777X Service Entry GE Aerospace’s GE9X, rated at 115,000 lbf thrust—the most powerful commercial jet engine ever built—has completed critical maturity tests as it advances toward Boeing 777X certification. The milestone follows serial production ramp-up and design refinements ahead of the jet’s planned 2026 debut.

2025-06-29T22:20:25.954556-07:00

GE9X Testing Reaches Maturity Ahead of Boeing 777X Service Entry

AINonline

Paris Air Show Spotlights Boeing 777X Folding Wingtips and Liebherr's Electrified Aircraft Systems At the Paris Air Show, Boeing and Liebherr unveiled key innovations targeting efficiency and decarbonisation: Boeing's 777X folding wingtips enable airport compatibility and weight savings, while Liebherr showcased electrified environmental control, ice protection and secondary power systems designed to reduce bleed-air reliance and cut aircraft emissions.

2025-06-13T04:07:00.305031-07:00

Paris Air Show Spotlights Boeing 777X Folding Wingtips and Liebherr's Electrified Aircraft Systems

AirInsight

Boeing’s 777-9 Catalyzes VLA Market Revival as Airbus Pauses Plans Boeing’s 777-9 is sparking renewed airline interest in the very large aircraft segment, marking the first fresh VLA entrant since the A380. Airbus, once its chief advocate, is now holding off on any A380 successor despite mounting carrier demand for high-capacity long-haul jets.

2025-06-12T05:55:20.591691-07:00

Boeing’s 777-9 Catalyzes VLA Market Revival as Airbus Pauses Plans

Aviation Week

GE Wraps Up GE9X Testing as Boeing 777-9 Certification Nears GE Aerospace is finalizing certification of its GE9X engine for Boeing’s 777-9 as production-standard units accumulate test hours and integrate design tweaks through pre-delivery flight experience. The milestone signals readiness for imminent engine approval and first deliveries.

2025-06-11T16:15:39.698616-07:00

GE Wraps Up GE9X Testing as Boeing 777-9 Certification Nears

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