（第八届进博会）国泰集团中国内地董事：未来将继续拓展内地航线网络

Group 1 - Cathay Pacific plans to expand its route network in mainland China and increase the frequency of existing flights, highlighting the importance of this market [1] - Currently, Cathay Pacific operates 24 destinations in mainland China, including 5 new routes added this year, with plans to increase flight frequency in key cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu during the winter season [1] - The airline's route network covers approximately 30 destinations in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, operating over 500 flights weekly during peak seasons [1] Group 2 - Cathay Pacific is actively expanding its recruitment in mainland China, aiming to increase its workforce from over 3,000 to about 4,000 by the end of the year, with a focus on pilots, cabin crew, IT, and engineering personnel [1] - The current number of cabin crew members from mainland China is around 800, with a target to exceed 1,000 by the end of the year [1] - Discussions have been initiated with COMAC regarding the future development of domestically manufactured aircraft and their potential impact on the global aviation market [2]