flee 5 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific has ordered 21 long haul Boeing 777-9X planes at a list price of US$7.48 billion dollars (S$9.48 billion), the firm announced on Friday, as part of its fleet modernisation program. The 777X series is Boeing's newest member of the 777 family, with advanced technology including new composite wings and new engines that consume 20 per cent less fuel than today's 777. Cathay did not reveal the purchase price but airlines usually negotiate a discount from the catalogue price. "The 777-9X promises us improved payload range capability and reduced operating costs, in addition to a significant reduction in environmental emissions," the airline's chief executive John Slosar said in a statement. http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2013/1220/LTN20131220491.pdf Flightglobal report: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/cathay-orders-21-777-9xs-394342/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Congrats Boeing! Finally 777X takes off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 The 777X series is Boeing's newest member of the 777 family, with advanced technology including new composite wings and new engines that consume 20 per cent less fuel than today's 777. Has there been any quantum leap in technology made available since the current generation of T7s (I suppose that would be the 77W) that will allow Boeing to realistically make that claim ? 20% lower fuel consumption sounds like something too good to be true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 All new composite wing, new GE engines, longer fuselage (more pax, 20% less CASK)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 So where's MH's order??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 The Super Twin Battle: A350-1000 versus 777-9X http://airinsight.com/2013/11/08/the-super-twin-battle-a350-1000-versus-777-9x/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 Seems unlikely MH is going to take advantage of this early slot. In the past, management is stubborn enough to adapt to changes and this trend is expected to continue..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 So where's MH's order??? 4th quarter of the year 2047. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff.leo 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 The B777X isn't the right aircraft for MAS' mode of operations. The B787 on the other hand, is a little too small. What they really need moving forward is the A350, which can do the job of both the A333 and B772ER. A mix of -900s and -1000s (and in between them derated thrust versions for regional operations) would be ideal. An airline the size of MAS lacks the scale to support too many fleet types. They had better start looking into the B737 MAX / A320 Neo too for their narrow-body operations. They should also be able to justify maybe 5 or 6 more A380s. B737 MAX / A320 Neo, A350, A380. In my opinion, that's the ideal future fleet for MAS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 OT: Yes the B739 Max/A321 Neo would be good for domestic and regional ops post 2020. 9M-MXA would be 10 years old in 2020 - so if deliveries begin in 2021, MH would have begun replacing its B738 fleet. Of course, if they need the new aircraft for expansion, they can try to get earlier delivery slots... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 When talking about MAS future plans, please remember that while crew and staff would probably be working with the airline for life, the CEO and top managements are usually on 3 year contracts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Back on to the topic - CX (and SQ) management have always been very on the ball with their fleet planning. That is why they can continuously deliver profitable airlines to the stakeholders. To do a proper job, you need proper tools. Aircraft should be considered as one of the tools of the airline industry. So choosing the right tool is highly important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 To do a proper job, you need proper tools. Aircraft should be considered as one of the tools of the airline industry. So choosing the right tool is highly important. Having the right team to decide on the right tool is even more important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Having the right team to decide on the right tool is even more important. The right team is already there but for the final decision makers further up the hierarchy. As Capt. Radzi said When talking about MAS future plans, please remember that while crew and staff would probably be working with the airline for life, the CEO and top managements are usually on 3 year contracts. I'm sure the people in Aircraft Trading already knows what's needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites