On August 2023國泰航空公司Cathay PacificA new Business class – Aria Suite among with a A new First class and more new aircraft introducingly… First in Shanghai now based in Hong Kong SAR, China, People’s Republic of China has redefined their business class in taking towards great heights in comfort with luxury the quiet luxury of the all-new Aria Suite in our redesigned Boeing 777-300ER cabins, ready to depart in Q2 2024….
A new Business class – Aria Suite.
You may have seen a prelude to the new Business class experience: Aria Suite. This is an all-new seat with many thoughtfully designed features that we hope and expect will delight members. The Aria Suite will be available on our long-haul Boeing 777-300ER fleet, and we anticipate the first will be ready for departure in Q2 next year. My team and I look forward to sharing more about this exciting development in the coming months. Please take a first glimpse here.
A new First class and more new aircraft
In parallel to the Aria Suite, we are also working on what we believe will be a world-leading First class cabin on our future flagship fleet of Boeing 777-9, the first of which is scheduled to join in 2025. In addition to that, I am delighted to share that today we have announced our intention to purchase up to 32 additional Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft, which are expected to be delivered to both Cathay Pacific and HK Express by 2029. This will bring the Cathay Group’s new aircraft deliveries to up to more than 70.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong Airport Authority- Hong Kong International Airport- Hong Kong International Airport Citythe airport hosted a series of performances by airport staff and renowned local artists in the terminal on July 6, 2023 is the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Airport. The chairman, board members and chief executive officer of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, together with the airport industry, passengers and the public, unveiled the celebration at the arrival hall of Terminal 1.
The festivities kicked off with a drumming performance followed by a jazz band and dance performances by airport staff from the AA, local airlines and other organisations. Youth Orchestra and local pop singers also participated in the festivities.
Let Hong Kong take off again! As an important international aviation hub of Hong Kong, about 120 airlines operate at Hong Kong International Airport, connecting more than 220 departure points around the world, making it one of the busiest airports in the world. In the future, Hong Kong International Airport will continue to protect the travel experience of every passenger with enthusiasm and create more wonderful travel stories for passengers.
The Hong Kong Airport Authority held the 25th Anniversary Celebration Reception of Hong Kong International Airport on the evening of July 10, and received about 1,000 guests from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the airport industry and different sectors.
In his speech at the reception, Chief Executive Lee Kar-chiu said that the Hong Kong International Airport has been rated as one of the best and busiest airports in the world for many times, and keeps pace with the times, and continues to develop into a gateway leading Hong Kong to fly around the world.
AA Chairman So Ze-kwong said that in the past 25 years, Hong Kong International Airport has continued to improve, with passenger traffic increasing from 28 million in 1998 to 75 million. For many years, we have also firmly occupied the number one cargo airport in the world. At the same time, various projects under the vision of “Airport City” are also progressing satisfactorily, and the airport will become a prominent landmark in the Greater Bay Area integrating aviation, tourism, trade, retail and entertainment.
In the future, Hong Kong International Airport will continue to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international aviation hub, continuously inject new impetus, and strive to build a dynamic and energetic “airport city” to create more exciting travel stories for passengers. The 25th anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport, let Hong Kong take off again
Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong International Airport; IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH), located in Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, 34 kilometers away from downtown Hong Kong, is a 4F civil international airport, the busiest in the world One of the airports, more than 100 airlines around the world operate here, the passenger volume ranks fifth in the world, and the cargo volume ranks first in the world for 18 consecutive years .
Hong Kong International Airport was officially opened to navigation on July 6, 1998, and was named Hong Kong International Airport; in February 2007, the second phase of the expansion project (Terminal T2) was completed.
According to the information on the airport’s official website in June 2019, the terminal area of Hong Kong International Airport is 850,000 square meters (including T1, T2, satellite halls and SkyPier); there are two runways with a length of 3,800 meters; 182 parking spaces ; more than 220 navigable cities .
In 2018, the passenger throughput of Hong Kong International Airport was 74.672 million, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%; the cargo and mail throughput was 5.121 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%; , the first place .
On August 14, 2019, under the temporary injunction order, the departure hall and arrival hall of Hong Kong International Airport were in good order and operated smoothly, and the order was basically restored.
On November 1, 2022, the Sky Corridor connecting Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 and T1 Satellite Passenger Concourse was officially opened
Hong Kong Airport 2023 Post-Covid Walkthrough (One of the Best Airports in the World!) (4K)
[If you like this video, please know that a Like and Subscribe would help me immensely! 🥹🙏🏻]. Since opening its borders in late 2022, Hong Kong Internationational Airport (HKIA) has been seeing major improvements on traffic. How does HKIA look like todayv Find out in this walthrough that will take you from the Airport Expresss (train service) to the Airport Boarding Gates and even inside our plane. Find out what makes HKIA one of the best in the world! Enjoy!
On the 30th May 2023 clear 0931 Hours Morning Hong Kong SAR- Beijing time , the Belt and Road InitiativeCNSA –China National Space Administration from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center – Inner Mongolia –China – People’s Republic of China deployment of the Chang Zheng – The Chang Zheng – Long March 2F Yao 16 –Shenzhou 16 carrier rocket.. On which Takionauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao took to the predetermined orbit. The first manned flight mission in the application and development stage was a complete success. The three astronauts will stay in the space station and “join up” with the crew of Shenzhou 15 to carry out on-orbit handover “face-to-face” meeting in which brings the total crew of six with a handover ceremony from Shenzhou 15 towards 16..
On the week of 28th May 2023 .. Super blockbuster spectaculars earth views! From the Shenzhou Sixteen Takionauts shooting awesome stunning the earth view mobile videography….. The white bulkhead of the Tiangong -China space station, the bright sun wings and the clear blue earth make people fascinated. Although the Takionauts live in one side of the space station, through the portholes, they can see the brilliance of the stars, the sun and the moon sprinkled on the space station, reflecting the bright streamer. This beautiful scene is shared with us through the lens of Takionauts…..
On the 12th November2022 1003 Morning Hour Hong Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration the Chang Zheng – Long March 7 Y6 Carrier Rocket launched rocket successfully launched the Tianzhou 5 cargo spacecraft! China’s Long March rocket broke the “shortest” launch interval record] At 10:03 on November 12, the Long March 7 carrier rocket lifted off at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China….
At 15:26 today on May 5th, 2023, Hong Kong- Beijing time , the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft successfully evacuated from the CNSA- Tiangong Space station complex and entered the independent flight stage. The follow-up Tianzhou-5 will fly around and dock at the forward port of the node module of the space station after the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft evacuates the space station assembly.
Tianzhou-5 was launched into orbit in November last year, and it was loaded with consumables, propellants, application (test) test devices and other materials for the three Takionauts of Shenzhou 15 to stay in orbit for 6 months. The Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft was launched into orbit at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on November 12, 2022. It was loaded with consumables, propellants, and application experiments (testing materials) for the three astronauts on the Shenzhou-15 for 6 months. ) test equipment and other materials, and also carried test items such as the “Macao Student Science Popularization Satellite No. 1” cube star, space hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, and space high-energy particle detection load. Subsequently, the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft will fly around and dock at the forward port of the node module of the space station after the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft evacuates the space station assembly….
On March 2023國泰航空公司Cathay Pacific We are delighted to announce our latest partnership with Hong Kong-based woodwork atelier Start from Zero for the launch of two new items. Together, we have crafted products with innovative touches and meticulous details, offering a true showcase of exceptional craftsmanship.
Designed with sustainability in mind, this special partnership features an exquisite Mahjong set and a special edition upcycled galley container – both made from recycled wood to capture the warmth and elegance of Cathay Pacific’s lounges. An embodiment of Cathay’s design ethos, the collection is especially designed to reflect our refined lounge experience and add a warm touch to your space.
At Cathay, Design has always been more than just creating something beautiful it’s about creating an experience, Every details is designed with our customer’s needs in mind, That’s why from everything you see in flight we engage customers with inventive and interesting touches… Our Aircrafts have been a source of inspiration in our designs and that’s why everything we create feels natural and human…. The Same Could be Said of the latest Cathay x Start From Zero collection…
As a brand based in Hong Kong we wanted to create items that best represents local culture, that’s why Mahjong was chosen, an often-seen item in Hong Kong homes… In addition, the Upcycled galley container allows customers to own a piece of Cathay’s Aviation heritage. .We chose wood because it is extremely durable and transcends warmth and it’s texture and colour our customers often see, touch and feels in our lounges.. We’ve looked to the best local wood markers for expertise…..
Dom Chan… We’ve looked to the best local wood markers for expertise is that expertise “ We love wooden furniture because wood is a material that transcend warmth, We often use recycled wood because aged wood actually offers more stability and will not deform easily” Apart from the choice of Materials the tiles are also adorned with unique Cathay – inspired aviation design notes. These handcrafted pieces take inspiration from classical carved Mahjong sets and features retro designs like round corners and retractable openings , Designed with supporting sustainability and local artistry in mind built with handmade craftsmanship, and crafted by combining local and modern design touches .. The result, is a must have addition to tasteful homes …..
The Cathay x Start From Zero upcycled galley container is the ideal gift for the aviation enthusiast in your life. This pre-loved aircraft essential – known in the industry as a KSSU container – has retired from the skies and been given a unique upgrade at the hands of Hong Kong street-art-group-turned-woodwork-atelier Start From Zero. It now features three exquisitely crafted modular trays, which can be mixed and matched to offer flexible storage options, and a multi-purpose top, all created from recycled wood and featuring the carpenter’s signature pattern. This pre-loved galley container is the perfect nightstand, small coffee table or drinks cart for your home.
After serving Cathay passengers so loyally on board our aircraft, these unique aviation mementoes are ready to arrive at their final destinations.
Mahjong is a game that has transcended time, and now, this exclusive gift set is ready to be passed down through generations, too. Featuring ornate Cathay Jade green-adorned tiles in an intricately designed wooden box, this Mahjong set has been handcrafted by Start From Zero.
We’ve partnered with Hong Kong street-art-group-turned-woodwork-atelier Start From Zero, to bring you this exquisite mahjong set which combines the best of old and new.
Inspired by the beautifully carved mahjong boxes of the early 1900s, this intricate box has been handcrafted from recycled wood and features carefully considered retro design details: rounded corners, retractable openings which slide out of the way, an elegant leather strap for easy transport, and a slick top compartment for dice, wooden wager chips, wind indicator and alignment stick.
Housed in handcrafted wooden trays, you’ll find acrylic mahjong tiles – selected for the best playing experience – with signature Cathay Jade green detailing and unique aviation design notes such our brush wing.
Images and visuals are of Cathay pacific Airways..
