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4 September, 2024
The first C919 aircraft of China Southern Airlines arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong province on August 29. The Chinese jet is designed to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320 planes. Photo: Xinhua
China technology

Opinion | China can be a force in global aviation if Comac rises to challenges

Boeing’s and Airbus’ issues give the Chinese planemaker an opening, but geopolitics may affect certification in the US and Europe.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong probe prompts Europe to order A350 aircraft checks within month

Cathay Pacific

Call for Rolls-Royce to explain A350 engine issue after Cathay flights axed

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Cathay Pacific

Explainer | What’s next for Cathay after fault grounds Hong Kong carrier’s Airbus A350 fleet?

City’s flag carrier grounded all of its Airbus A350 planes after engine component failure discovered on aircraft bound for Zurich.

Cathay Pacific has inspected its 48 operational A350 aircraft and identified 15 affected planes. Photo: Roy Issa
Cathay Pacific

Deformed fuel lines behind A350 engine problems at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific

Cathay completes inspections of all 48 of its grounded A350 fleet and finds 15 planes with affected engine components that require replacement.

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Cathay Pacific

Passengers complain about poor service after Hong Kong’s Cathay axes 48 flights

Travellers tell the Post they were informed of the cancellations at around 9.30pm on Monday.

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China travel

US, European airlines losing out on China routes amid Russian airspace closure

Russia closed its airspace to 36 countries, mostly in Europe, following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022.

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Foreign passengers enter the border check section of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. Photo: Xinhau
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific customers’ ‘pain points’ will be addressed, CEO says

CEO Ronald Lam’s pledge follows recent incidents that have resulted in the airline hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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Aviation

Explainer | Here are the 4 civilian aircraft behind China’s sky-high aviation ambitions

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China has put two passenger planes in the air and has lofty ambitions for home-grown production.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay ordered to investigate after junior pilot fails alcohol test

Civil Aviation Department says aviation safety of utmost importance and it is very concerned about incident.

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Cathay pacific says safety is its “overriding priority” and it has zero tolerance for staff who do not comply its alcohol and other drugs policy. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Cathay Pacific

Exclusive | Junior Cathay pilot suspended after failing alcohol test before flight to Hong Kong

Sources say junior pilot for flight CX110 failed test in Sydney, leading to immediate suspension and service to be delayed by two days.

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A Cathay plane parked at Sydney’s airport. Some aircrew of flight CX110 underwent alcohol breath tests at the request of Australian authorities, a source says. Photo: Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

Cathay passengers lucky they had seat belts on when toilet door fell: experts

Passengers fortunate not to have been hit by toilet door as they were wearing seat belts when fixture fell during take-off, they say.

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Accidents and personal safety

Toilet door comes off during 16-hour Cathay flight from Hong Kong to New York

Photographs of incident show female flight attendant seated in cabin crew seat with her hand holding detached door.

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Business of climate change

DB Schenker joins Cathay’s programme that pledges to cut carbon emissions

Cathay Pacific and DB Schenker will promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel and have signed an agreement that will help cut more than 2,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

DB Schenker sign on transportation service office. DB Schenker is a division of the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG that focuses on logistics Photo: Shutterstock Images
Fly to Europe with Thai Airways

3 good reasons to fly Thai Airways on your next European holiday

Thailand’s flag carrier adds Milan and Oslo to its European destinations that promise reliable, efficient and comfortable travel experiences.

Thai Airways has added two additional destinations to its existing European network, new aircraft and enhanced in-flight services as part of its efforts to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading airlines.
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Riyadh on October 28

Transport minister Lam Sai-hung hails ‘significant milestone’ as agreement between carrier and Saudi Air Connectivity Programme is signed.

China’s C919 passenger plane

Why China ‘has a lot of convincing to do’ before its C919 jet flies overseas

The C919, China’s home-grown commercial jet, has completed a year of passenger flights. Will it receive airworthiness certification from the Western countries currently sanctioning trade and tech in other fields?

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Singapore

Boeing mishaps, Singapore Airlines turbulence spark flight safety jitters

US Google searches for aviation safety have hit the highest level in a decade following a string of headline-grabbing airline accidents this year.

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An opening is seen in the fuselage of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet operated by Alaska Airlines. Photo: NTSB/Getty Images/TNS
China manufacturing

China flies in brainpower to get widebody C929 aircraft off the ground

China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer held a conference ahead of a week-long seminar to seek progress with its C929 passenger jet, which is due to rival the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 models for long-haul routes.

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China manufacturing

China’s home-grown C929 passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ development stage

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China official says the ‘overall technical scheme’ of the C929 ‘has been determined’, with the first middle section of the widebody passenger jet set to be delivered by September 2027.

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Asia travel

The thrills of being a plane spotter in Hong Kong

Plane spotters reveal where they go to get the best shots of airliners landing and taking off at Hong Kong’s airport, the joys of plane spotting in Japan, and the aircraft that excite them most.

A plane spotter photographs a Cathay Pacific cargo aircraft as it takes off from Hong Kong International Airport. Aircraft enthusiasts from the city and beyond talk about the best ways to watch airliners in action. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Singapore Airshow gets under way with Israeli firms present, but no Russians

More than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries are taking part in the biennial commercial and defence-focused air show, led by Western industry giants and their Chinese competitors.

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South Korea’s Black Eagles aerobatic team perform at Changi Exhibition Centre during an aerial flying display on Sunday ahead of the Singapore Airshow’s opening. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore Airlines sued for US$1.3 million by ex-attendant over unsafe conditions

Durairaj Santiran said he slipped on a grease patch during a Singapore Airlines flight and is suing the carrier over unsafe work conditions.

Cathay Pacific

Korean Air jet collides with Cathay Pacific aircraft at Japan’s Sapporo airport

Korean Air Lines spokeswoman says flight KE766 was being pushed backwards from parking position when it ‘came into contact’ with Cathay Pacific aircraft.

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Japan

Japan bails out from 2023 and embraces 2024 amid multiple challenges

In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at Japan’s challenging start to 2024, and ahead to what might come next.

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In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at Japan’s challenging start to 2024, and ahead to what might come next. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan issues improved emergency rules following fatal plane collision

The measures – include more visible stop line markings on taxiways leading to runways and use of clearer language in traffic control communication.

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Japan’s transport ministry has introduced new safety rules following a fatal plane collision last week. Photo: Kyodo/AP
Aviation accidents

Boeing checks hit paperwork snag; US investigators search for missing part

Federal Aviation Administration had said checks would take 4 to 8 hours, but FAA must approve Boeing’s inspection criteria before checks can be completed and flights can resume.

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Japan

Analysis | Japan crash puts spotlight on carbon-composite jets’ ability to resist fire

The JAL A350, which burned for more than six hours, is the first commercial airliner built mainly of composites to be destroyed by fire

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