{"product_id":"jc-wings-cathay-dragon-for-airbus-a330-300-b-lbf-1-400-airplane-pre-built-airliner-model-display","title":"JC Wings Cathay Dragon Airbus A330-300 B-LBF 1:400 Diecast Model","description":"\u003c!-- Cathay Dragon A330-300 B-LBF - Collector's Edition --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e1:400 Diecast: Cathay Dragon Airbus A330-300 B-LBF (JC Wings).\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 .\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eA 2024 emergency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eForum discussion and current status:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 .\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAbout this model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiecast Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL 15.93 cm (6.21 in) x W 15.08 cm (5.88 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegistration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-LBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSN \/ Construction Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1457 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirbus A330-343\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCathay Dragon (defunct 2020)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Operator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCathay Pacific (post-merger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Flight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 2014 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 2014 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e317 seats (24 Business \/ 293 Economy) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJC Wings EW4333010 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril 2024 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-assembled, pre-painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 16+ only. 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