When Cathay Pacific’s new international all-cargo service touched down last month at Pittsburgh International Airport, it was the latest step in the airport’s increased focus on cargo during the pandemic.

But for the Pittsburgh region, it’s emblematic of the economic momentum that is increasingly being noticed by businesses around the world.

Here, in front of Cathay Pacific’s Boeing 777-300ER, Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis shows why Pittsburgh is a clear choice for global business. This cargo flight—and all the flights to follow—shows that the rest of the world agrees.

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