Destination DC Collaborates with Cathay Pacific Airways and Washington Dulles International Airport on Nonstop Service to Hong Kong
(Washington, DC) - Destination DC (DDC), the official marketing organization for Washington, DC, is proud to collaborate with Cathay Pacific Airways and Washington Dulles International Airport on the new nonstop service from Dulles International Airport to Hong Kong beginning September 16, 2018.
“In Washington, DC, we are happy to host millions of tourists every year, and with the addition of these nonstop flights, we look forward to welcoming more travelers and business from Hong Kong and across Asia,” said Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Tourism plays a vital role in supporting local businesses and creating jobs for our residents, and it has helped make DC’s economy one of the strongest local economies in the country. These flights are a tremendous opportunity to build on our progress and expand our reputation as one
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MIAMI – The oldest Airbus A320 in operations, MSN number 29, is 31 years and 8 months old. This aircraft belongs to Jordan Aviation (R5). As of December 2020, there were 9,160 A320 family aircraft in commercial service with over 330 operators.
This Airbus A320-200 was delivered to Ansett Airlines (AN) on April 21, 1989, with registration VH-HYG, and flew for the Australian airline until its extinction on September 14, 2001.
The aircraft was stored for a year without an owner. It was then bought by a private company and flew from August 2002 to May 2003 with registration N290SE.
The type was acquired by Bulgarian airline Balkan Holidays Air (8H) as LZ-BHA. Later, the A320 performed charter and leased flights with Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and Air Greece (JG). Finally, Amman-based R5 bought the A320-200 on November 7, 2008.