Cathay revives 'lettuce leaf sandwich' retro livery on three A350s for 80th anniversary

Cathay Pacific will mark its 80th anniversary by applying its iconic 'lettuce leaf sandwich' retro livery to three Airbus A350s, and says the classic scheme could also appear on other aircraft across the fleet. The revival spotlights a high-profile brand celebration.

Discovered 2025-12-27T02:09:54.893774-08:00 | 2025-12-27T02:09:54.893774-08:00

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  • Cathay is applying the retro scheme to three A350s for its 80th anniversary and says the livery could be extended to other fleet types, making it a measurable, short-term fleet-marking program.
  • The move sits alongside product and cabin changes at Cathay, including a recently deployed retrofitted 777‑300ER with Aria Suites, indicating coordinated brand and product activity across the airline (https://hype.aero/?story=6198fbf2-d70f-4bd5-8b1e-016686a5e29b).
  • The livery revival complements Cathay’s strategic push into premium markets as it expands U.S. routes and upgrades cabins, reinforcing its premium positioning on long-haul services (https://hype.aero/?story=dde4aa93-d675-4216-819f-7273818b53f5).

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