JC Wings Cathay Dragon Airbus A330-300 B-LBF 1:400 Diecast Model

1:400 Diecast: Cathay Dragon Airbus A330-300 B-LBF (JC Wings). This aircraft represents a brand that no longer exists. Delivered in July 2014, B-LBF (MSN 1457) spent its career wearing the vibrant red and green livery of Cathay Dragon, the beloved Hong Kong-based regional airline that ceased operations in October 2020 following the pandemic's devastation . It was one of 35 Airbus aircraft in Cathay Dragon's fleet, operating across Asia to destinations like Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and mainland China .

A 2024 emergency: On June 13, 2024, B-LBF made headlines when it was involved in a serious incident. Operating as Cathay Pacific flight CX767 from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, the aircraft suffered hydraulic problems shortly after departure at 09:08 local time . The crew declared an emergency and entered holding patterns southeast of the airport to troubleshoot, eventually landing safely back in Hong Kong at 10:53 . The aircraft remained grounded for inspection and repairs, with hydraulic issues potentially affecting critical systems including brakes, landing gear, and flight controls . For collectors, this documented event adds real-world history—this is an aircraft that faced a genuine emergency and brought everyone home safely.

Forum discussion and current status: On aviation forums, B-LBF has been noted as one of the few ex-Cathay Dragon A330s still active in the Cathay Pacific fleet post-merger. In January 2024, a forum member observed that B-LBF had operated to five destinations outside China in the previous two weeks, demonstrating its continued utility despite the airline's restructuring . The aircraft is configured with 317 seats (24 business, 293 economy) and powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines . After the June 2024 incident, it eventually returned to service and by early 2025 was still operating regional routes, a survivor of both the airline's dissolution and a serious mechanical failure .

About this model: JC Wings released B-LBF (item EW4333010) in April 2024 as part of their 1:400 diecast range . The model captures Cathay Dragon's distinctive livery—the red and green tail with the dragon logo, and the clean white fuselage with red titles. It measures 15.93 cm in length with a 15.08 cm wingspan. For collectors of defunct airlines, Hong Kong aviation history, or A330 variants with documented incident histories that ended safely, this represents a piece of Cathay Dragon's legacy that lives on in Cathay Pacific's fleet.

Age 16+ only. Not a toy.