Cathay Pacific Airways
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, alongside its group of companies, functions as a major global airline, specializing in both international passenger and air cargo transportation. Hong Kong serves as the primary operational hub for the majority of its flights. Beyond its primary aviation services, the company also engages in a wide array of auxiliary operations. These encompass property investment, managing a travel rewards program, and operating as a tour provider. Additionally, it offers financial services, facilitates aircraft leasing and acquisition, and handles airline catering. The group provides extensive ground support, including information processing, aircraft ramp handling, general ground handling, and advanced aircraft engineering. Its scope also covers airport ground engineering support, equipment maintenance, inventory technical management, and even specialized services like laundry and dry cleaning. Furthermore, Cathay Pacific manages a sophisticated computer network for exchanging air cargo data and delivers repair and maintenance services to other transportation firms. Geographically, its extensive network spans the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Southwest Pacific, North Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, its fleet comprised 234 aircraft, which directly served 119 destinations across 35 countries worldwide from Hong Kong, notably including 26 cities within China. Established in 1946, the company maintains its headquarters on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.