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Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited

For Immediate Release 28 September 2015

HAECO Group Launches Vector Y+ Passenger Seat with
Cathay Pacific Airways

HAECO Cabin Solutions, a division of HAECO Americas and a business unit within HAECO Group, announced today that Cathay Pacific Airways will become the launch customer for its new Vector Y+ economy class passenger seat on Cathay's A350-1000 aircraft. The new seat, designed for long-haul operations, is the latest model from the Vector seat platform featuring carbon fibre construction, recline with seat pan articulation and industry-leading living space.

Kevin Carter, CEO of HAECO Americas and HAECO's Group Director Cabin Solutions, said: "We are thrilled that a prestigious and innovative airline like Cathay Pacific Airways has selected our new flagship Vector Y+ seat for its new A350-1000 fleet. I'm proud of the investment our designers and engineers made in Vector to deliver light weight, passenger comfort and low operating cost through durability." He added: "We are eager for Cathay Pacific and its passengers to experience the new seat as the fleet rolls out in coming years."

Leslie Lu, General Manager, Product, Cathay Pacific Airways, commented: "HAECO's Vector Y+ seat was selected for Cathay Pacific's long-haul A350-1000 after an intensive selection process, considering factors important to us such as product features, weight, passenger comfort and convenience. We have high confidence that HAECO has developed a long-haul seat platform which, working with the Cathay Pacific team, will be customised to deliver an enhanced experience for our customers."

The Vector platform was formally introduced at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg in April 2015 and the first order for the Vector Y model, designed for short-haul operations, was booked shortly thereafter. A third seat model is expected to be introduced in 2016 for premium economy cabins.

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About Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited ("HAECO Group")
The HAECO Group is one of the world's leading aircraft engineering and maintenance service providers. The Group provides a comprehensive range of services encompassing Airframe Services, Line Services, Cabin Solutions, Private Jet Solutions, Fleet Technical Management, Inventory Technical Management, Component Overhaul, Aerostructure Repairs, Landing Gear Services, Engine Services, Parts Manufacturing and Technical Training. The HAECO Group consists of 19 subsidiaries and affiliates, employing around 17,000 staff in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and the United States. The HAECO Group is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 00044). HAECO Group's website: www.haeco.com

About HAECO Americas
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the HAECO Group, HAECO Americas (formerly TIMCO Aviation Services) supports global aircraft operators and owners with comprehensive aircraft care services including base maintenance from three multi-hangar locations, engine MRO and line maintenance support across the U.S. The company's HAECO Cabin Solutions division provides interiors design, engineering, certification and integration services, as well as manufactured products including passenger seating, galleys and lavatories. HAECO Americas' website: www.haeco.aero


Source: Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
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