Touchdown

The parking and reactivation programme in Alice Springs was an unprecedented body of work, with many unique challenges that needed to be overcome over four years. This would not have been possible without the support of our people across Cathay Pacific including the Engineering, Planning, Flight Operations, Integrated Operations Centre and Procurement teams, as well as our partners at HAECO, HKCAD Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, Boeing, Airbus and the local service provider in Alice Springs, APAS.

“Our teams in Hong Kong and around the world have played a vital role in safeguarding our most valuable assets,” said Alex McGowan, Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer. “I'm immensely proud of their incredible efforts as we reunite our last aircraft from the desert with the rest of our fleet, closing a truly remarkable chapter in Cathay's history.”

The re-activation of our grounded fleet at Alice Springs is a testament to the collective effort, resilience and care of those who worked tirelessly on the project. As we embark on a new chapter, we’re proud to continue taking to the skies backed by our team’s progressive Cathay can-do spirit that made it all possible.

“I've got to know people from this experience whom I would never have worked with ordinarily,” added Nelson. “I will remain friends with them for life.”