Case Study: Cathay Pacific Airways achieves nonstop operational stability and cost savings with Actian Ingres Database

Cathay Pacific Airways Flying Nonstop with Actian

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s largest airline, needed a stable, easy-to-manage way to coordinate complex ground operations at Hong Kong International Airport so passengers and baggage moved smoothly and flights stayed on schedule. Its mission-critical Station Control System (SCS) required a reliable database to handle gate assignments, staff alerts, and baggage provisioning across high-volume passenger and cargo flows.

The airline deployed Actian’s Ingres Database and OpenROAD to power SCS, gaining a stable, low-maintenance platform that provides real-time visibility and smooth upgrades while being supported by just two IT staff. The switch delivered significant cost savings through an open-source commercial model, helped Cathay handle 23.3 million passengers and 1.6 million tons of cargo in 2007, and contributed to continued top industry awards and on-time service.

Cathay Pacific Airways

Don Lau

Administrator