Cathay Pacific Places First Order For Redesigned Airbus A350-1000

Cathay Pacific the flag carrier of Hong Kong has become the first airline place an order for the Airbus A350-1000 since the aircraft went through significant redesign in 2011.

The new A350-1000, which is designed to replace Airbus A340-600 and compete with the Boeing 777-300ER, will seat 350 passengers and feature a 3-class cabin 9-abreast layout. Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines will power all the A350-1000s.

The $320 million A350-1000 jet is expected to enter service in 2017, and Cathy Pacific’s aircraft will be delivered in 2018. The A350-900s that Cathy Pacific has on order will be delivered in 2016.

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