Cathay Pacific orders another five Boeing 777-300ERs

Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered five more widebody Boeing 777-300ER "Extended Range" aircraft for an undisclosed amount, increasing its commitment to the aircraft to 23.

The Hong Kong-based airline will receive the planes in 2011, which will be used primarily on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes to Europe and North America.

In addition to the commitment for 23 Boeing 777-300ERs, Cathay Pacific is also scheduled to take delivery of another 12 aircraft -- four Airbus A330-300s, six Boeing 747-400ERF "Extended Range Freighters" and two 747-400BCF "Boeing Converted Freighters" by 2009.