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Ta Kung Pao

Ta Kung Pao 大公報

120 years 120 年

B-LHR

A330-343

Hong Kong Airlines [+]

2024-

Celebrating the 120th anniversary of PRC-controlled Ta Kong Pao.

Image © ZhiC (PKX)
Tags News Business

AXA is a French-headquartered insurance company with a branch in Hong Kong. The company entered a partnership with HK express in 2024 to allow its customers book a “one-click” travel insurance package.

Image © Thomas Ingendorn (HKG)
Tags Finance & Insurance

Reward-U

B-LEJ

A321-231

Hong Kong Express [+]

2018-23

Reward-U is the loyalty programme of HNA Group airline HK Express.

Image © TIA Spotter (HND)
Tags Loyalty Program

The Spirit of Hong Kong

The Spirit of Hong Kong 香港精神號

B-HYB

A330-343

Cathay Dragon [+]

2017-20

This very "light" version of the Spirit of Hong Kong series was unveiled in 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR. The livery was designed to symbolize the spirit of the city and its people, featuring a modern design based on a traditional depiction of clouds and the Bauhinia flower, the emblem of Hong Kong (also seen on the SAR's red flag). A Cathay B773 wears a green variation of the livery.

Image © Ceci Wong (PEK)
Tags Nationhood, Traditional Patterns

The Spirit of Hong Kong #4

The Spirit of Hong Kong 香港精神號

B-HNK

B777-367

Cathay Pacific [+]

2017-24

This very "light" version of the Spirit of Hong Kong series was unveiled in 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR. The livery was designed to symbolize the spirit of the city and its people, featuring a modern design based on a traditional depiction of clouds and the Bauhinia flower, the emblem of Hong Kong (also seen on the SAR's red flag). A Cathay Dragon A330 wore a red variation of the livery.

Image © Hin Volvo (HKG)
Tags Nationhood, Traditional Patterns

Sanuki Udon & Ritsurin Garden

Kagawa & Takamatsu

B-LCB

A320-232

Hong Kong Express [+]

2017-21

Sanuki udon is a type of udon noodle originally popularized in the Kagawa Prefecture (Shikoku) but is now easily found throughout the neighboring Kansai region and much of Japan. It is characterized by its square shape and flat edges. Oishii is a species of large sea snail that can be found in the region, but in this case is a Japanese transcription of adjective 'delicious'.

Takamatsu is the capital city of the prefecture and the local Ritsurin Garden is one of the most famous historical gardens in Japan. The garden contains a tea house, various folk art and craft exhibits; in the garden itself there are various bridges, footpaths and small hills which offer a beautiful view of the garden and the surrounding scenery.

Images © Federico Tombarelli & Ryotaro Shinozaki (NRT)
Tags Food, Tourism

The Spirit of Hong Kong #3

The Spirit of Hong Kong 香港精神號

B-KPB

B777-367ER

Cathay Pacific [+]

2013-18

The 2013 "Spirit of Hong Kong" campaign was an online contest calling on Hong Kong people to submit creative entries that illustrate the true spirit of the city - along with a full-body photograph of themselves. The 110 overall winners had their silhouettes featured on this aircraft. The contest attracted more than 5,000 entries. The winners got rewarded with free tickets. Note both sides were different.

Images © Mickaël Castaing (CDG) & G-AZZD (LAX)
Tags Design Competition, Nationhood, Skyline

Hong Kong Trader

+ 60th anniversary 1946-2006

B-LJA

B747-867F

Cathay Pacific Cargo [+]

2011-18

The "Hong Kong Trader" livery commemorated thirty years of Cathay Pacific dedicated cargo operations which started in 1982. It was the chrsitening name of Cathay’s first 747-200 Freighter, VR-HVY.

Image © Hin Volvo (HKG)
Tags Fleet, Skyline

Serving you for 25 years (title only)

Serving you for 25 years 為你服務25載

B-HWF	A330-343	Dragonair [+]	2010-11
B-HWH	A330-343	Dragonair [+]	2010-11
B-HWI	A330-343	Dragonair [+]	2010-11
B-HTF	A321-231	Dragonair [+]	2010-11
B-HSN	A320-232	Dragonair [+]	2010-11

In 2010 Dragonair celebrated its 25th anniversary and in addition to the dragon-themed livery of B-HYF, 5 aircraft got large decals applied. Titles were in Chinese on the port side, and in english on the starboard side.

Image ©
Tags Anniversary

Serving you for 25 years

Serving you for 25 years 為你服務25載

B-HYF

A330-343

Dragonair [+]

2010-14

In 2010 Dragonair celebrated its 25th anniversary with this dragon-themed livery, also displaying Chinese calligraphy. Titles were in Chinese on the port side, and in english on the starboard side.

Image © Allen Zhao (PEK)
Tags Anniversary, Traditional Patterns

100th aircraft

100th aircraft 進步精神號

Progress Hong Kong 进步精神 + 60th anniversary 1946-2006

B-LAD

A330-343

Cathay Pacific [+]

2006-12

Cathay Pacific celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2006, coinciding with the delivery the 100th passenger plane to the Swire Group. Note the 60th anniversary were very small decals and did not last long on the plane.

Image © Tsubame (NRT)
Tags Anniversary, Fleet

20 Years of the Dragon

20 Years of the Dragon 龍。程。廿載

B-HWG

A330-343

Dragonair [+]

2005-13

Dragonair celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 5, 2005 with the delivery of brand new A330 B-HWG. A large red dragon (in a design similar to the one of the Dragonair logo) filled most of the fuselage surface while other Hong Kong emblematic elements were added to the rest of the aircraft. The design was the work of illustrator Tania Willis.

Both sides were different, with the port side featuring a junk and fish leaping out of the water. Children playing with traditional Chinese lanterns were featured at the rear, with a classic village scenery in the background.

The starboard side showed a Star Ferry, the most famous skyscrapers of the HK CBD and a child playing with a butterfly-like kite with the typical hills in the background.

Images © Tsubame (FUK)
Tags Anniversary, Traditional Patterns

Hong Kong - Asia's World City

B-HOY	B747-467	Cathay Pacific [+]		2002-08
B-KPF	B777-367ER	Cathay Pacific [+]		2008-14

In July 2002, the Spirit of Hong Kong livery worn by B-HOX was replaced by this scheme, marking the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The "Asia's world city" slogan was Hong Kong's ambassador around the world for 6 years; the scheme was then transferred to 777 B-KPF.

Images © A.J. Best (LHR) & Maarten Visser (JFK)
Tags Commemoration, Tourism

The Spirit of Hong Kong into the New Millenium

The Spirit of Hong Kong into the New Millenium 香港精神跨千禧

Same Team. Same Dream. 積極進取飛越更高理想

B-HOX

B747-467

Cathay Pacific [+]

2000-03

B-HOX’s special livery commemorated the handover of HK back to China in 1997, as it was the case with predecessor B-HIB. The young athlete on the plane was overcoming a series of challenges to reach his goal, symbolizing the challenges of young Hong Kong in mainland China at that time. The slogan in Chinese could be literally translated as "Be proactive, Fly Higher Ideals".

Images © Masahiro Shimada (NRT)
Tags Commemoration, Millenium, Nationhood, Party Time, Skyline

The Spirit of Hong Kong 97

The Spirit of Hong Kong 97 香港精神號97 ★

Prosperity and progress will reach new heights

VR-HIB » B-HIB

B747-267B

Cathay Pacific [+]

1997-98

This was Cathay’s first special livery, commissionned by the airline, and the work of freelance artist Annie Lee On-nei. As the territory was being handed-over back to China, the livery was unveiled on June 20, 1997 to convey a message of faith in the future of the city (which can be read in Chinese on the port side of the plane but was not translated in English on the plane). The registration of the plane changed from VR- prefix to B- on July 1st, 1997.

In 2000 and 2013 two subsequent redesigns of that concept were unveiled. It is interesting to note that over the years, the people have become more prominent than the skyline on the livery. Between 2002 and 2013, the airline used a more abstract design to promote HK as «Asia’s World City».

Image ©
Tags Commemoration, Nationhood, Skyline