Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-06 14:38Core Viewpoint - Cathay Pacific Airways announced its mid-year results for 2025 and revealed plans to purchase an additional 14 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, increasing its total orders for this model to 35 units [2] Group 1: Financial Details - The basic price for the additional 14 aircraft is approximately $8.1 billion (around HKD 63.2 billion), with the actual cost expected to be lower due to significant discounts from the manufacturer [2] - The company's current market capitalization is HKD 69.868 billion, with a share price of HKD 10.85 [2] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - Cathay Pacific has a long-standing partnership with both Airbus and Boeing, with each manufacturer’s aircraft making up roughly half of the fleet [2] - The management emphasized the importance of maintaining long-term relationships with both manufacturers [2] Group 3: Confidence in Boeing - The Chairman of Cathay Pacific expressed confidence in Boeing, noting that the company is prioritizing production quality and engineering amidst challenges [2] - Boeing has resumed test flights, with four aircraft currently undergoing testing, totaling over 1,400 flights and 4,000 hours [2] - Cathay Pacific aims to incorporate the new Boeing 777-9 aircraft into its fleet by 2027 and remains open to acquiring more in the future [2]