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People gather near the Citic Tower in Beijing on June 26 after a small plane struck the building. Photo: AFP
Low-altitude economy

China restricts low-altitude aviation near Beijing after plane crash: analyst

Additional screenings now required for pilots to access parts of the capital, affecting mountain tours and Great Wall flights, industry insider says.

Donald Trump

Florida airport renamed for Trump in latest push to expand his brand

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific aircraft’s tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms

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Cathay Pacific

Regulator outlines review after Cathay flight intercepted by Nato jets

Civil Aviation Department says preliminary information indicates flight adhered to its authorised routing throughout journey.

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A London-bound Cathay Airbus A350 was intercepted by Nato fighter jets. Photo: Airbus
Hong Kong transport

Authorities investigate suspected fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport

Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.

Donald Trump

Trump switches back to old Air Force One, raising questions about Qatari jet

Asked if an assassination threat prompted the move, the US president did not answer directly but said: ‘I’m No 1 on the kill list for Iran’.

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Pakistan

Search for crew goes on as plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast

Five crew members are missing after a cargo plane disappeared while nearing the port of Karachi.

Pakistan Navy personnel shift the wreckage of a cargo plane of the private carrier K2 Airways into a naval ship after recovering them from deep sea near Omara, a town some 360km (220 miles) west of Karachi, Pakistan, on Wednesday. Photo: Pakistan Navy via AP
South Korea

South Korea’s Incheon airport hits 1 billion passengers in record-breaking time

The airport crossed the mark just 25 years and three months after its opening in March 2001 – outpacing all historic rival global hubs.

Hong Kong tourism

Cathay Pacific aircraft evacuated after smoke reported in cabin on landing

Smoke from an overheating air-conditioning system was seen in aircraft cabin after landing in Hong Kong from India, with no injuries reported.

China travel

Further to fly? Shenzhen poised to add more international flights

Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights.

An artist's rendering of the new Terminal 2 at Shenzhen Baoan Airport, a facility that handled 66 million passengers in 2025. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

Could China’s containerised aircraft launcher reshape rules of modern warfare?

Details of a growing family of standard-sized weapon systems appeared on social media, along with video of an EMALS in action.

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A drone is launched from an electromagnetic catapult system using interconnected trucks that form a continuous platform. Photo: BIT/WeChat
India

India’s toxic crop waste could fuel global airlines, study finds

Airlines are desperate for clean fuel. India has mountains of harvest waste. Connecting the two could net billions, says a new report.

Singapore

Oman Air targets Singapore with nonstop flight as Gulf carriers ramp up services

Flights to Gulf hub airports, which were closed at the start of the Iran war, returned to around 90 per cent of normal levels by mid-June.

Middle East

Fighter jets scrambled as Tel Aviv-bound flight triggers false hijack alarm

Bulgarian and Israeli military respond after a transponder glitch mistakenly broadcasts hijacking emergency code.

Israeli F-15 fighter jets rehearse ahead of an air show in 2018. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Video | Flight training halted in China after Beijing plane crash

The pilot of the light sport plane was killed in the incident that also injured 13 people.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Why a light plane crash in Beijing created a security dilemma for authorities

Flight schools have been grounded and safety inspections are being carried out after the aircraft hit the tallest building in the capital.

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United States

Passenger jet reports striking drone approaching JFK airport to land

The FAA launches an investigation as JetBlue says it found ‘no damage or evidence of a collision’ on its aircraft.

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China's military weapons

What signal is China sending with official footage of sixth-generation fighter?

A fleeting clip of the new fighter – nicknamed ‘Little Six’ – featured in a video released by official military media over the weekend.

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The video included the first official reference to the “Little Six”. Photo: China Military Bugle
Science

China conducts ground test of hypersonic ramjet that can change shape in flight

The graphite seal used in the Chinese breakthrough is the same one the US defence industry desperately needs.

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France

Skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing 11

Group of nurses on first tandem jump die in full view of loved ones as aircraft plunges ‘straight down’.

Hong Kong transport

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

Online posts by the Mandopop star, who was earlier featured in the airline’s promotional campaign, trigger backlash against carrier.

Actor and singer Wu Chun was a former Taiwanese boyband member. Photo: Getty Images
China airliners

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

Multibillion-dollar deal marks first Chinese widebody win for the planemaker since 2025, following high-level visits from Paris and Berlin.

An Airbus A330 aircraft operated by China Eastern Airlines is seen on final approach into London. Photo: Getty Images
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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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.

Of the 16 planes to be inspected, 15 are operated by Emirates and one by Qantas. Photo: AFP
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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