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A rescuer works at the site of a plane crash in Tomblaine, France on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
France

Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in northeastern France

The plane was carrying a pilot and ⁠10 ⁠parachuting students – a group of nurses – when it crashed in the town of Tomblaine after take-off.

Hong Kong transport

Cathay Pacific says sorry to actor Wu Chun over 3-day luggage delay ordeal

China airliners

China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as interest rises in Airbus’ wings

China travel

China-Japan flights to decline 57% in summer travel peak as tensions linger

Of Japan’s top five inbound tourism markets so far this year, mainland China is the only one where travellers require a visa.

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ANA and Japan Airlines planes taxi at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. Photo: Kyodo
US, Israel war on Iran

Asian airfares look set to fall as jet fuel prices ease on US-Iran deal

Budget carriers will lead the charge but the pace is likely to be gradual as airlines wait for more clarity on the Iran war, experts say.

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Airbus

Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found on wings

European aviation safety officials order urgent structural beam checks on jets flown by Emirates and Qantas.

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China travel

Time-wasting taxiing sparks turbulence at Chinese airports

Passengers arriving at major aviation hubs complain about long trips to terminals.

A traveller at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport’s Terminal 2. Photo: Edward Wong
Luxury travel

VI-Pooch? How luxury hotels are stepping up dog-friendly offerings

Bringing pets on holiday has become a non-negotiable for many – here’s how the trend has inspired hotels to get creative with paw-friendly policies.

Donald Trump

Trump unveils new Air Force One, as he plans trips to China and Turkey

The US president’s use of an aircraft – worth hundreds of millions of dollars – from Qatar has raised ethical and security concerns.

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China travel

China’s private-jet market finally pulling out of post-pandemic nosedive: source

Years-long liquidation of corporate fleets appears to be ending, aviation firm data shows, with a strategic pivot in who navigates the nation’s skies.

China remained the Asia-Pacific region’s largest individual business-jet market last year, with 243 planes, the Asian Sky Group found. Photo: Shutterstock
China's military weapons

China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones

3-day defence equipment and tech expo in Beijing features Lijian series of high-energy lasers among displays of drone and anti-drone systems.

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The Lijian III can burn a drone within 4 seconds and needs less than 5 seconds to cool down before firing the next laser, according to its manufacturer. Photo: Handout
Donald Trump

Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?

Cryptic messages from White House officials signal the retirement of ageing presidential aircraft.

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Japan

Japan seeks Boeing alliance to rival China in aviation race

After the 1 trillion yen SpaceJet flop, Japan is pinning its hopes on an aerospace comeback to bridge the technology gap with China.

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US-China relations

Delta adds Shanghai flights amid thaw in China-US relations

Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’.

Delta Air Lines planes are seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in June 2024. Photo: TNS
Aviation accidents

8 dead after B-52 bomber crashes at US military base in California

The plane crashed soon after take-off on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California’s Mojave Desert.

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Smoke rises from a blackened part of Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, on Monday. Photo: ABC Affiliate KABC via Reuters
China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s first C919s get critical ‘C-checks’ as European regulators watch

The first deep-level maintenance of Comac’s narrowbody jet is expected to provide the data needed to prove the aircraft’s long-term durability to global inspectors.

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Aviation accidents

12 dead after plane on skydiving outing crashes in Missouri, authorities say

Missouri State Highway Patrol said troopers were helping police at the crash site near Butler Memorial Airport, south of Kansas City.

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Aviation accidents

6 killed after helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro, crashing into car park

Police said victims could not be formally identified yet as they were badly burned in Sunday’s crash in the Brazilian city.

Firefighters at the site of a helicopter crash in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday. Photo: AFP
India

India military transport plane crash kills 5

The plane crashed when it was landing at a base in the country’s remote northeast.

Japan

Pay cut for Japan Airlines boss after crew members hid preflight drinking

The incident involving two cabin attendants delayed a domestic flight for about 40 minutes in May.

Spain

Pope Leo’s plane grounded, so Spain’s king gives him a ride

The pontiff flew back to Rome on the monarch’s private jet after the papal aircraft’s engine failed to start.

Pope Leo boards a plane at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport, Canary Islands, Spain, on Friday. Photo: Vatican Media via Reuters
Hong Kong society

Paw patrol: Hong Kong airport dog unit to cover reopened Terminal 2

Security contractor Avseco’s canine unit, which is marking its fifth anniversary, will be on patrol in Terminal 2.

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The dog unit was set up five years ago. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

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China airliners

Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests

Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks.

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Australia

Inside Australia’s first major new airport in more than 50 years

Western Sydney Airport in Badgerys Creek will operate 24 hours a day, unlike its current counterpart, which is subject to noise regulations.

A departure gate at Western Sydney International Airport. Photo: Reuters
China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet: industry official

High maintenance and fuel costs squeeze Chinese airlines as replacement rates lag, while Comac’s home-grown model seen as buffer against supply-chain hurdles.

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Several Air China passenger jets are seen at Beijing Capital International Airport in March 2020. Since that year, the number of aircraft over 20 years old has outpaced new deliveries in China. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong transport

Delta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs

Flight DL88 departs city at 9.25am on Monday for Los Angeles, carrier’s first direct US service since 2018.

Embraer SA

Brazil’s Embraer sees eventual China breakthrough for E2 jets

‘We believe the E2 family is the ideal complement to the indigenous products of China,’ said Embraer Commercial Aviation ‌CEO Arjan Meijer.

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