AFTER a five-year hiatus, Cathay's I Can Fly programme has made its highly anticipated return, welcoming around 300 students with a passion for aviation to participate in the programme's ninth pledging ceremony, which marks the 20th anniversary of the I Can Fly programme.
Cathay chief customer and commercial officer Lavinia Lau welcomed Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mr Lam Sai-hung as the guest of honour at the pledging ceremony.
Mr Lam said: 'I am honoured to attend the pledging ceremony for the 'I Can Fly' programme which has resumed for the first time since the pandemic. For 20 years, this programme has introduced more than 4,000 students to the world of aviation, planting the seeds to inspire them to become Hong Kong aviation professionals in the future.'
Launched in 2003, the I Can Fly programme combines aviation know-how and social service, empowering young people to reach their dreams.
'Through this unique educational experience, members gain valuable insights into the aviation world while building up their personal development and achieving their aspirations. Over four thousand members have graduated from the programme since its launch with many have since taken up careers within the aviation industry,' the airline said in a statement.
Under the guidance of Cathay volunteer leaders, members will engage in a series of aviation activities. These include visits to various aviation facilities, aviation-related training and the brand-new addition to the programme - the exchange tour to Zhuhai.
Members will also design and implement their own social service project to contribute to the community. Selected members with outstanding performance will have the opportunity to take part in an aviation experiential trip this summer, further exploring different aspects of aviation and fostering cross-cultural interactions.
SeaNews Turkey
Cathay chief customer and commercial officer Lavinia Lau welcomed Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mr Lam Sai-hung as the guest of honour at the pledging ceremony.
Mr Lam said: 'I am honoured to attend the pledging ceremony for the 'I Can Fly' programme which has resumed for the first time since the pandemic. For 20 years, this programme has introduced more than 4,000 students to the world of aviation, planting the seeds to inspire them to become Hong Kong aviation professionals in the future.'
Launched in 2003, the I Can Fly programme combines aviation know-how and social service, empowering young people to reach their dreams.
'Through this unique educational experience, members gain valuable insights into the aviation world while building up their personal development and achieving their aspirations. Over four thousand members have graduated from the programme since its launch with many have since taken up careers within the aviation industry,' the airline said in a statement.
Under the guidance of Cathay volunteer leaders, members will engage in a series of aviation activities. These include visits to various aviation facilities, aviation-related training and the brand-new addition to the programme - the exchange tour to Zhuhai.
Members will also design and implement their own social service project to contribute to the community. Selected members with outstanding performance will have the opportunity to take part in an aviation experiential trip this summer, further exploring different aspects of aviation and fostering cross-cultural interactions.
SeaNews Turkey
