The Oasis Hong Kong Airlines 747 jumbo jet will be put through its paces on the final day of the airshow to illustrate that even large aircraft can possess remarkable agility. In a series of dramatic flypasts, pilots Douglas Millerin and Trevor Cox will demonstrate the maneuverability and climbing ability of the largest passenger aircraft currently in commercial service.

The Hong Kong based airliner, which weighs 400 tons and has a cruising speed of 565mph, is set to be the largest aircraft to take part in the Air Tattoo's mammoth eight-hour flying display on Sunday, July 15.

Air Tattoo Director Tim Prince said the Oasis 747-400 would add a new – and welcome - dimension to this summer's flying display.

“Although the Air Tattoo is predominantly a military airshow we welcome civilian aircraft. To have a 747 in the flying display is great for the spectators because many will be able to associate with it in a way they cannot with the military fast jets. To see an aircraft that many will have travelled abroad on, perform in a flying display should be a real eye-opener and we are extremely grateful to Oasis.”

Oasis Hong Kong Airlines was launched last year by the Rev. Raymond Lee, a Hong Kong based property developer and Stephen Miller, founder of DragonAir. The airline flies daily, non-stop between London and Hong Kong and is launching a new route between Hong Kong and Vancouver on 28th June 2007. Oasis is seeking to make long haul travel between Hong Kong and the rest of the world more affordable and accessible for business and leisure travellers.