Originally Posted by
Spooky 2
I believe the 707-351B was Northwest Boeing design which Cathay happened to purchase on the used market? Did Cathay ever purchase new 707's directly from Boeing?
No, the Tristar was CX's first new factory orders. (2 only in 1975 - rest were all leased or second hand - they were going to take 2 of the PSA's but were NTU I think bought Court Lines pair instead)
NW's 707 351B's some with SCD and 351C's were very early builds.