Cathay Dragon (previously Dragonair) is the brand name of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited, a Hong Kong-based international regional airline headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport.
Meaning and history
1985 – 2016
The original name of the brand was reflected in the previous Dragonair logo. To begin with, there was the word “Dragonair” in an elegant type with tiny serifs. Above, a large maroon dragon could be seen.
2016 – present
When the company adopted a new name, the logo went through a complete overhaul. The updated Cathay Dragon logo is dominated by an abstract symbol, which can be interpreted as a bird or a plane.