Cathay Pacific Unveils 80th Anniversary Special Livery

Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled a special livery aircraft (Airbus A350-900, registration: B-LRJ) to commemorate the airline’s 80th anniversary.

The airline has brought back the green and white striped “Lettuce Sandwich” design, and the number “80” is painted on the rear fuselage. The aircraft entered service on January 6, and on January 24 a Boeing 747 will also be introduced with the same special livery. Limited-edition merchandise such as model airplanes of the special livery aircraft, tote bags, and luggage tags will be sold as well. Between 1,000 and 2,000 cabin crew and ground staff will wear the revived retro uniforms.

Cathay Pacific Airways was founded on September 24, 1946. The inaugural flight was from Sydney to Hong Kong, operated by a Douglas DC-3 aircraft. In 1948, Swire, which remains the company’s largest shareholder, acquired a stake in the airline.

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