Aviation

Cathay Pacific 'I Can Fly' Programme

The Cathay Pacific "I Can Fly" Programme is a unique educational concept combining the essence of social service with aviation know-how. First launched in January 2003, 3,000 students have already graduated from the programme.

The third "I Can Fly" Programme was launched in 2007, recruiting 1,000 Hong Kong students aged between 15 and 18 who all had a passion for aviation and an interest in community services. One-hundred of those selected were from the Tung Chung community – the "home town" of Cathay Pacific.

Cathay Pacific pilots and staff volunteers lead the "I Can Fly" members in a series of aviation and social service activities during the programme period. With the help of staff volunteers, the members are given the chance to design and implement their own social-service projects for community groups in need.

One-hundred programme members who perform exceptionally well are selected to take part in reward trips overseas where they learn more about different aspects of aviation. A number of former "I Can Fly" participants have since become part of Hong Kong's aviation industry.

Advanced Aviation Education Programme

Cathay Pacific is committed to promoting local aviation education and has supported the Advanced Aviation Education Programme, organised by the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, since 2000. The programme covers basic aviation knowledge and is conducted during the summer. Cathay Pacific has sponsored tickets to outstanding awardees since 2004, enabling them to fly Melbourne, Australia, to attend flying courses.

Cathay Pacific City Visits

Cathay Pacific's headquarters complex, Cathay Pacific City, features fully equipped aviation and training facilities that are opened to different non-profit initiatives. In 2008 the well-structured tour programme served more than 10,000 visitors from 260 groups from schools, universities and non-governmental organisations.