U.S. aircraft maker Boeing Co. (BA) needs to work on improving the efficiency of its 777 commercial airliner, said Tony Tyler, chief executive of Hong-Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (0293.HK), said Friday.
His comments came after Cathay Pacific sealed a deal with Boeing's European rival Airbus for 30 A350-900 aircraft, which industry observers have said highlights the U.S. company's need to upgrade and modernize its 777 planes.
"I think that's probably true," Tyler said, when asked to comment on the matter.
Speaking on the sidelines of an aviation industry conference in Geneva, Tyler told Dow Jones Newswires that the U.S. aircraft maker should work towards improving fuel efficiency of the 777 model and increase its size to allow airlines to transport more passengers.
Tyler added that Boeing is aware of the need to modernize the 777 model range.
"I know they're looking to do that," he said.
At present, Cathay Pacific operates 16 777-300ERs, 12 777-300s as well as 5 777-200 models.
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