Hong Kong's airlines are gearing up for expansion with restructuring of ownership, new routes planned and a host of vacancies on offer.
In a recent report on developments in the industry, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (Capa) said that Hong Kong's aviation sector would be a 'busy arena' this year. Prime evidence for this is Cathay Pacific's expanding fleet and new service rights to the mainland, as well as its continuing integration of Dragonair.
The centre also pointed out that the Cathay-Air China partnership, with its combination of private equity and government support via Beijing was 'a relationship which could become the envy of all Asian airlines'.
A spokeswoman for Cathay said the airline recognised in particular the need to extend its network and strengthen competitiveness.
'We understand that this is crucial to sustaining the status of Hong Kong as an international aviation hub and a predominant gateway to the mainland,' she said.
Current plans for network expansion include increasing frequencies to cities such as San Francisco and New York, and adding new routes.
