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July 27, 2004

Aviation

'Asia's world city' a hit at UK air show

The unique "Asia's world city" jumbo jet in Cathay Pacific's fleet performed a dramatic flypast display at the Farnborough International Air Show - Hong Kong's premier headlining role at the world's biggest aviation event.

The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400, performed slow and high-speed flypasts at an altitude of just 600 feet, pulling away steeply in a sharp banking turn giving a rare close-up display of the 'Asia's world city' logo before thousands of air enthusiasts in the UK on Sunday.

Off to a flying start: Thousands of air enthusiasts had a close-up look at the jumbo jet that sports the Brand HK "Asia's world city" logo, both on the ground and in the air where the plane performed slow and high-speed flypasts.

"A dramatic display by our 'Asia's world city' for the first time put Hong Kong centre stage of this important world event," said Cathay Pacific Director and Chief Operating Officer Philip Chen.

The "Asia's world city" aircraft was specially chosen to promote Hong Kong at the event. Its livery, created to mark the fifth year of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR, features Hong Kong's fiery dragon logo, symbolising the dynamic spirit of the city.

Green and blue waves running down the aircraft's back represent the land and oceans over which it flies.

Event organisers had invited Cathay Pacific to help celebrate the centenary of aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce. Cathay Pacific was among the first to buy the Boeing 747-400 and tested the first prototype aircraft fitted with the Rolls-Royce RB211-524 engine, now used widely by airlines around the world.