Cathay Pacific's oldest aircraft are Boeing 777-300s

Cathay Pacific is a major airline based in Hong Kong, operating around 180 aircraft. The oldest passenger aircraft in its fleet is the Boeing 777-300, with two specific planes, B-HNE and B-HNF, being 27.4 years old. They are among the 17 Boeing 777-300s that are still in service, with an average age of 23.6 years. Cathay Pacific received its first Boeing 777-300 in May 1998. The airline was one of eight companies involved in the aircraft's design. The 777-300 was created to be more efficient, saving 33% in fuel compared to older Boeing 747 jets. Its inaugural flight was to Osaka on June 1, 1998, shortly after a ceremony in Seattle. Currently, Cathay Pacific's 777-300s can hold up to 368 passengers. The seating is divided into business class, premium economy, and economy class, catering to different travel needs. The airline's older planes are part of a fleet replacement program initiated in the mid-1990s, which cost the airline around $9 billion. As it looks to modernize its fleet, Cathay Pacific has ordered several new Airbus planes and the upcoming Boeing 777X model. The new Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets will help update the airline's operations. Cathay Pacific was founded in 1946 and has a long history in aviation. It began with surplus Douglas DC-3 aircraft, which operated flights across Asia and beyond. Over the years, the airline expanded its fleet and services, becoming a significant player in global aviation.