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Hong Kong economy
The Drone Age: water vertiports and skyways propel Hong Kong towards lift-off
As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology.
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Hong Kong economy
Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade: expert
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China manufacturing
Shanghai unveils US$10 billion investment spree as US-China tech race heats up
7 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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Cathay Pacific
Air China’s HK$1.32 billion Cathay stake sale ‘tactical’: Hong Kong carrier CEO
Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam also assures Air China will remain long-term strategic shareholder, as carrier unveils 80th anniversary events.
6 Jan 2026 - 7:50PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean holidaymakers face ‘painful’ costs after Maduro capture shuts skies
Even though the airspace restrictions will end at midnight on Sunday, airlines have warned that disruptions could continue for days.
4 Jan 2026 - 1:16PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says
New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.
3 Jan 2026 - 8:14PM
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India
Air India pilot taken off duty over intoxication allegations in Canada
Canada’s transport regulator called the incident a ‘serious matter’ and demanded answers from the airline amid safety concerns.
2 Jan 2026 - 3:47PM
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Taiwan
Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?
Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM
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Mainland China
Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles
Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
China-EU relations
Airbus scores major win in China with orders for 148 A320 aircraft
The flurry of orders, worth billions of US dollars, marks a big victory for the European aviation firm over US rival Boeing in a key market.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:46PM
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Crime
Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines
Experts say rising passenger volumes, including an influx of Chinese travellers amid visa-free schemes, have attracted gangs operating in the skies.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:02PM
Japan
Can Japan’s space industry regain thrust after H3 rocket failure?
Failure is inevitable, aerospace experts say, so Japan needs to be less afraid of making mistakes and move on.
28 Dec 2025 - 5:41PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Plane recycling opens new horizons for Hong Kong aviation
A new training centre is set to provide technicians with a new range of skills and bring an industrial chain to Hong Kong.
28 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
China’s C919 passenger plane
Soaring to the top: China appoints first female captain for C919 flights
Promotion of former Boeing 737 pilot Yu Yue, who holds a ‘zero error’ record, called an inspiration to women across the nation.
29 Dec 2025 - 3:26PM
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Extreme weather
US airlines cancel more than 1,000 flights due to winter storm Devin
An additional 4,685 flights faced delays in the northeast as the National Weather Service warned of heavy snow and ‘hazardous conditions’.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:27AM
China’s C919 passenger plane
China’s Comac to team up with China Eastern for bigger C919 variant, sources say
Comac’s stretched model, expected to be dubbed the C919-800, could target lucrative Asian routes and seat more than 200 passengers.
26 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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India
Duopoly of Air India, IndiGo to face challenge from 2 new airlines
The approval for Al Hind Air and FlyExpress to operate in India comes amid mounting calls to challenge the dominance of Air India and IndiGo.
26 Dec 2025 - 12:40PM
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Singapore
Business class thief jailed after targeting Singapore Airlines passengers
The prosecution said Chinese national Liu Ming’s act was financed by a criminal syndicate.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:17AM
China's military weapons
‘Saturation attacks’: drone swarms key for wartime victory, PLA Daily says
Concentrated UAV swarms seen to allow ‘optimal combat effectiveness with minimal battlefield expenditure’.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:03PM
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Taiwan
F-16V fighter jet tested as Taiwan presses US and Lockheed Martin for delivery
Taiwan’s air force says it is pushing US side on production speed and quality control amid mounting scrutiny from lawmakers over delays.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China-Japan relations
China-Japan tension hits holiday travel as flights cancelled on 46 routes
All cancelled flights are operated by Chinese carriers and involve most of the country’s major airlines.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:13PM
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Low-altitude economy
China’s ‘black flying’ drone dilemma: when tech clashes with aviation safety
Videos posted online have shown drones climbing above 8,000 metres, dangerously close to passenger aircraft.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
United States
US government admits liability in fatal Washington helicopter-plane crash
US government admits ‘breach of care’ as DOJ cites Army and FAA errors in January crash that killed 67 near Ronald Reagan airport in Washington.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:28PM
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Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific investigates wrong taxiway use at Manila airport
Carrier says it is cooperating with local authorities in probe into incident, which led to delays for two incoming planes.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:43PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to become Asia’s leading aircraft recycling hub, John Lee vows
City leader says opening of Aircraft Engineering Training Centre is ‘major step’, adds hub will create ‘better-paid and high-skill jobs’.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:18PM
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China-Japan relations
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid tensions: official data
Mainland visitor numbers rose just 3% in November after flight cuts and travel warnings took effect as diplomatic strains escalated.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:14AM
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China's military weapons
China’s latest stealth endurance drone, CH-7, completes maiden flight
Designer says UAV can quickly penetrate target areas for reconnaissance and rely on stealth to send information from battle front lines.
15 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
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Mainland China
China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar
Passenger demand from China and India, eased visa rules and freight resilience drive growth as IATA forecasts record airline profits in 2026.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:05PM
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