Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch four major initiatives to tie in with Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department-led celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of aviation development in Hong Kong.

The airline will be giving away 1,800 free tickets to the Hong Kong public, inviting them to submit their thoughts on how air transport connects their home city with the world.

They will also launch a special fare promotion covering more than 20 destinations with fares as low as HK$990.

In addition, the carrier will run an aviation knowledge contest for students in Hong Kong, offering a unique delivery flight trip as a reward, and a special 100th Anniversary logo will go onto one of Cathay Pacific’s passenger aircraft.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler unveiled the special activities today together with officiating guests Ms Florence Hui, Under Secretary for Home Affairs, and Mr Norman Lo, Director-General Civil Aviation.

Speaking at the press launch, Mr Tyler said: “Over the past 64 years, Cathay Pacific has played an important role in the growth of Hong Kong’s aviation industry, and we are proud to launch these four initiatives to celebrate this important milestone in the city’s aviation development. As Hong Kong’s home carrier, Cathay Pacific is committed to the continued development of Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs, and we are pleased to be able to share in the anniversary celebrations with the public and our passengers.”

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Mr Tony Tyler, Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific (right 2), Ms Florence Hui, Under Secretary for Home Affairs (middle) and Mr Norman Lo, Director-General Civil Aviation (left 2) reveal the Boeing 747-400 aircraft which carries the special 100th anniversary logo designed by the Civil Aviation Department. (Pics: CathayPacific.com)

On other news, Cathay Pacific is, of course, also a co-sponsor of the Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens later this month.  Our sister-site BlitzBokke.com covered the Official Draw earlier at The Rotunda in Central.  Here’s Cathay Pacific’s John Slosar and Credit Suisse’s Dumith Fernando officiating at the Draw:

The South African Women’s Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) is showing their support of the UN Peace Celebrations in Hong Kong at a Gala Dinner later this month.

The speaker on the evening will be Vanessa Farr, the United Nations Development Program’s Senior Social Development and Gender Advisor in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Farr has been with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for about 6 years where she served in various countries. She is an acclaimed speaker and has co-authored a book titled Sexed Pistols: The Gendered Impacts of Small Arms and Light Weapons

Vanessa Farr will be in Hong Kong from the 13th to the 20th September.  For more information about the event or to register, visit the SAWCC website