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I’m a sucker for special airplane liveries. Delta unveiled one for its 100th last year and American just shared its 100th anniversary design. Cathay Pacific will reintroduce its iconic green-and-white “Lettuce Leaf Sandwich” livery on two aircraft as part of its 80th anniversary celebration this year.
Cathay Group Chief Executive Ronald Lam Siu-por announced that the retro design will appear on an Airbus A350 and a Boeing 747 freighter. The distinctive livery, which was used by the airline from 1971 to 1994, will be complemented by vintage uniforms worn by more than 1,000 cabin crew and ground staff as part of the anniversary festivities.
The first aircraft to receive the classic design is an Airbus A350-900. It features the anniversary year alongside the retro striping. The aircraft was unveiled at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) before operating its inaugural flight (in this livery) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). A second aircraft, a Boeing 747 freighter, will be revealed in the same design in the coming weeks.
As part of its ongoing network expansion, Cathay Pacific launched 20 new destinations last year and it plans to add even more. Among the upcoming additions is a return to nonstop service from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) this March. The route, first launched in March 2019, was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer, Ronald Lam, said:
Today marks not just an important milestone for Cathay, but a celebration of our ‘80 Years Together’ with Hong Kong. Guided by our purpose to move people forward in life, Cathay and Hong Kong have grown together over the past eight decades, supporting each other through thick and thin. From Kai Tak to Chek Lap Kok, whether it’s studying abroad, conducting business, exploring the world, reuniting with family, or delivering vital supplies at critical moments, Cathay has always stood with the people of Hong Kong through countless shared journeys and memories.”
Anthony’s Take: Happy 80th! I love this retro livery and am happy that this is becoming an anniversary trend.
(Image Credits: Cathay Pacific.)
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