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The VietJet C909s are operating on the Hanoi-Con Dao Island and Ho Chi Minh City-Con Dao routes. Photo: Comac
China airliners

China’s C909 jet expands reach as VietJet Air becomes third operator in region

Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.

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China airliners

Who is the female engineer leading China’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus?

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Asia travel

Shanghai’s riverside promenade The Bund offers perfect stopover stroll

Americas and the Caribbean

‘Horrifying’: US hijacker shot dead by passenger on Belize flight

Akinyela Sawa Taylor threatened the pilot, stabbed two passengers soon after the plane took off from the town of Corozal.

Tourists board a Tropic Air plane at the airport in Belize City on April 17. Photo: AFP
Low-altitude economy

US tariff turbulence not fazing China’s drone and flying taxi makers

China’s ambitions have set off a production boom that may be too much for today’s domestic market, says Fudan University finance professor.

Italy

‘Selfish’ UK rebuked for not fully sharing fighter jet tech with Italy, Japan

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said sharing expertise when making investments together was crucial to a ‘serious relationship’.

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Old Hong Kong

Recap | The history of Hong Kong’s iconic airport Kai Tak and its dramatic landings

Relive the thrill of Kai Tak Airport, from hair-raising landings to the first jet arrival.

People throng the terrace of a car park near Kai Tak in June 1998. Picture: SCMP
Aviation accidents

6 dead after private plane crashes in muddy field in upstate New York

Twin-engined plane was carrying family bound for the Catskills. An investigation is under way and an update is expected on Sunday evening.

China's military weapons

Chinese weapons giant develops anti-drone barrage system to beat wartime swarms

Bullet Curtain can also intercept cruise missiles, rockets, mortar shells and aircraft, lending versatility in combat: Norinco designer.

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Aviation accidents

6 dead, including family of Spanish tourists, in New York helicopter crash

The sightseeing aircraft broke apart in mid-air before falling into the Hudson River, with three children among the victims.

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Emergency personnel work at the scene of a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near lower Manhattan in New York on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option

Carrier says it is working with hotels to offer power banks, as there is no ‘feasible way’ to let aircrew bring them on board amid safety concerns.

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Hong Kong’s flag carrier has told staff that on average more than one on-board incident involving the batteries occurs every week across the world. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war

Flag carrier’s CEO warns of disruptions to cargo business, increased costs and pressure on supply chains in ‘highly exposed’ sector.

India

Urine trouble: Air India probes bizarre peeing case on Bangkok flight

The carrier has formed an independent committee to review the matter and determine potential disciplinary actions.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong airport ranked first for immigration services; sixth best terminal

Singapore Changi Airport reclaims position as world’s best at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Hong Kong International Airport. Organised by Skytrax, the awards were determined by votes cast by 13 million air travellers from more than 100 jurisdictions. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay pays top bosses between 19% and 76.5% more amid strong profits

CEO Ronald Lam is highest paid with HK$14.15 million package, while chief of operations and service Alex McGowan enjoys steepest pay rise.

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(From left) Rebecca Sharpe, chief financial officer; Ronald Lam, chief executive officer; Patrick Healy, chairman; Lavinia Lau, chief customer and commercial officer; and Alex McGowan, chief operations and service delivery officer. Photo: May Tse
India

Shorter layovers, new lounges, better jets: Air India’s revival takes flight

India’s flag carrier is investing heavily to lure back passengers, promising faster connections and upgraded cabins.

Singapore

Man, 73, jailed for molesting 4 women on Singapore Airlines flight

Balasubramanian Ramesh molested one of the cabin crew members four times and targeted the three others once each because he found them ‘attractive’.

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India

Air India’s ‘whitetail’ plane windfall from China dries up

Boeing’s surplus jets, originally built for Chinese carriers, fuelled growth – but with those exhausted, the airline faces delivery delays.

Air India aircraft parked in the background in New Delhi. Photo: AP
Australia

Bodybuilder in legal trouble for viral turbine stunt at Sydney Airport

Despite facing criticism for being unsafe, the bodybuilding influencer defended his actions, stating he had taken adequate precautions.

Tourism

Trump slump? Why US flight and hotel bookings are down

Hotel group sees big fall in bookings from Europe, and CEO cites ‘anxiety to go into an unknown territory’ with visitors detained at borders.

Australia

Jetstar flight turns back to Bali after woman tries to open plane door mid-flight

A reality TV star who was also on the flight said the incident was sparked by a dispute over a reclining seat.

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A Jetstar plane flying to Melbourne was forced to turn back to Bali on March 31, 2025. Photo: AP
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong probe finds cargo planes flew just 100 feet apart vertically

Expert says gap ‘very dangerous’ and well below normal 1,000 foot distance, as investigation describes incident as ‘serious’.

Both planes took off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
China trade

Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the made-in-China aircraft

China’s aircraft manufacturer continues spreading its wings abroad with fresh deals to supply passenger jets to Asian neighbours.

China's military weapons

AI autonomy and endurance of China’s Rainbow-9 drone to change warfare: analyst

State media reveals attack drone requires a ground crew of five to manage flight oversight and handle payload systems.

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Business jet reaches new heights

Bombardier’s Global 8000 jet offers near-supersonic speed and access to remote airports

Flagship aircraft, with unique flexible wing that ensures comfortable cabin experience over 14,800km flight, goes into service this year.

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Bombardier’s Global 8000 jet, which has a top speed of Mach 0.94 (1,152km/h) – just short of the speed of sound – will be the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde. Photo: Bombardier
Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Aircraft parts hub a role worth landing for Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s reputation as an aviation centre can only grow as French aeronautic services firm seeks regional base.

A Cathay Pacific airplane taking off at the Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Sam Tsang
United States

US passenger plane, Air Force jet diverted from potential collision

The passenger flight had been cleared for take off while 4 Air Force planes were inbound, the authorities said, with ‘corrective instructions issued’.

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Taiwan

Taiwan unveils home-built unmanned attack boat inspired by Ukraine drone warfare

Shipbuilder CSBC Corp reveals first indigenous USV but analysts remain concerned about cost and effectiveness against mainland’s PLA.

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