[Cathay Pacific reported close to ordering Boeing 777-8F freighter] May 29, Reuters quoted industry sources reported that Cathay Pacific Airways is close to ordering Boeing 777X series cargo aircraft model 777-8F, the Hong Kong Aviation Department is working on updating its 747 freighter fleet. Boeing 777-8F and Airbus A350F freighters are competing for about six aircraft, these people said. A spokesman for Boeing declined to comment. Cathay Pacific did not immediately respond to a request for comment.