Cathay Pacific announces expansion of freighter fleet

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Cathay Pacific announces expansion of freighter fleet

Cathay Pacific Airways announced Thursday plans to add up to 13 aircraft to its freighter fleet, strengthening Hong Kong as the world's busiest international air cargo hub.

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Cathay Pacific Airways announced Thursday plans to add up to 13 aircraft to its freighter fleet, strengthening Hong Kong as the world's busiest international air cargo hub.

The airline said it has placed an order to purchase one new Boeing 747-400F freighter, for delivery in February 2005. It will also convert at least six, and as many as 12, Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft into freighters.

The airline also intends to launch new freighter services to Beijing, Munich and points in North America, pending the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region government's approval of already submitted applications.

Cathay Pacific Director and Chief Operating Officer Philip Chensaid "this investment, along with our intention to launch more direct international freighter services, once again underlines ourcommitment to strengthen Hong Kong as a global aviation and logistics hub as competition within the region for dominance grows".

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