Watch the landing of Cathay Pacific's Boeing 747-400F freighter on the new third runway at HKIA.
On 8th July, Cathay Pacific operated the first commercial flight to land on the new third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Flight CX3251 from Shanghai (Pudong), operated by a Boeing 747-400F freighter, "Queen of the Skies", landed at 08:27 local time as part of operational procedure familiarisation exercises on the third runway.
Chief Executive Officer Augustus Tang said: "The opening of the third runway is a milestone achievement for the Hong Kong international aviation hub that will greatly enhance its capacity and capability for handling passenger and cargo flights. The growth potential afforded by the commencement of the three-runway system at HKIA, together with the opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area, will ensure that Cathay Pacific and our home hub will remain competitive for many years to come."
