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Cathay’s digital leadership journey has taken another step forward with the establishment of Cathay Technologies, a new subsidiary created with the goal of bringing Cathay’s innovative digital solutions to the wider aviation industry.
With its nearly 80 years of history, Cathay leverages its deep aviation industry expertise to develop innovative in-house digital solutions that enhance user and customer experience, safety and operational excellence, and sustainability.
As part of the Cathay Group, Cathay Technologies will oversee the commercialisation of these digital products, making them available to the aviation market and helping to drive innovation within the sector.
“We are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance our services and products, staying ahead of the curve and setting new industry standards,” stated Lawrence Fong, Director, Digital and IT, Cathay.
Flagship product
Cathay Technologies’ flagship product is the Electronic Flight Folder (EFF), which has been designed and developed in-house by our own aviation professionals who understand the unique challenges of the industry.
First developed in 2019, the EFF has revolutionised how pilots access and manage flight information, resulting in faster turnaround times and significant cost savings through workflow optimisation.
The EFF is now trusted by pilots across the Cathay Group’s airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Cathay Cargo, HK Express and Air Hong Kong. The establishment of Cathay Technologies marks the next step in commercialising the product to the wider industry.
“Cathay has a long-standing commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s technology ecosystem and fostering innovation and economic growth in the wider Greater Bay Area, including through our signature Cathay Hackathon and our successful graduate trainee programme,” commented Navin Chellaram, Cathay General Manager, Digital Ventures and CEO, Cathay Technologies.
