Since Hong Kong eased travel restrictions
we’ve been increasing our number of flights
The Engineering department has been
busy reactivating our parked aircraft
Many may think that all you need to do is
press a few buttons, and the aircraft is ready to take off
In fact, we have many frontline and back-office colleagues
working together to ensure the aircraft’s safety
First, we remove the engine covers that were
installed to protect the parked aircraft
Then, we remove the corrosion protection layer that
was previously applied to the front of the engine
followed by an inspection
We will also check the aircraft’s systems and avionics
such as flight controls and carry out gear swings
Sometimes we will even schedule
a check in the hangar for a more detailed maintenance
Safety is our top priority
Engineers will conduct dual inspections for critical systems
or arrange for two different teams to perform maintenance
to minimise risks
We go above and beyond
the standard aircraft reactivation requirements
Although we require more manpower and resources
we insist on arranging an engine high power run
within 72 hours before a first flight
to ensure that there are no issues on the aircraft
We know that cabin cleanliness
is very important to our passengers
besides carrying out deep cleaning
we also conduct joint audits with colleagues
who are experienced in cabin services
all to uphold cabin quality from a passenger's point of view
We carry out regular inspections in the cabin
including updating the seat
and In-Flight Entertainment functions
changing the seat covers and carpets
so that our passengers can enjoy a comfortable cabin
Cathay always goes above and beyond
we are more than ready
We hope to reactivate our fleet as soon as possible
and continue to connect Hong Kong to the world