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

United States

US passenger plane, Air Force jet diverted from potential collision

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Taiwan

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

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China’s C919 passenger plane

Home-grown CJ-1000 engine to soon be tested on China’s C919 passenger jet

Aviation forum hears that engine’s performance in trial runs exceeds ‘most optimistic expectations’.

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A China Eastern Airlines C919 at Hong Kong International Airport in January. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake

Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland this summer

Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.

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Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Power banks a peril when used in the air

After a spate of fires believed to be linked to the devices, they may not longer be stowed in overhead bins or used on commercial flights.

Power banks have become a common sight on aeroplanes, but after a string of in-flight fires, some airlines are moving against allowing their use. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

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Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Flying with a power bank? What Hong Kong ban on in-flight use means for you

Rule taking effect in April will cover all four local carriers – Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

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Travellers on Hong Kong carriers will not be able to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
Australia

Australian air force monitored Chinese navy’s live-fire drills: defence pilots

Contrary to initial reports and an opposition politician’s claims, Australian air force pilots said they weren’t blindsided by the exercise.

A P-8A Poseidon taxis during the Australian International Airshow in Avalon on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Heathrow had ‘enough power’ to stay open, says UK grid boss, igniting debate

The National Grid confirmed Heathrow had sufficient power available via other substations, sparking debate on airport infrastructure reliability and backup systems.

Crime in Hong Kong

Thai Airways passenger charged after HK$10,000 stolen from backpack

Victim stored HK$6,500 and 30,000 Philippine pesos in overhead compartment.

United States

United sued after pilot breaks plane toilet, pulls man out with his pants down

According to the lawsuit, the pilot also made disparaging remarks about the Orthodox Jewish passenger’s faith.

A passenger has sued United Airlines after a pilot forcibly pulled him out of the plane toilet. Photo: Shutterstock
Britain

UK orders probe into Heathrow airport shutdown amid energy resilience fears

Concerns were raised about the UK’s ability to withstand disasters or infrastructure attacks after a substation fire sparked travel chaos.

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A plane flies past as people wait near the entrance at Terminal 5 of the Heathrow International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Accidents and disasters in China

3 years on: no final report and no answers to China Eastern plane disaster

Chinese authorities opt out of issuing update on MU5735 crash investigation.

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Hong Kong transport

Another Hong Kong flight cancelled as Heathrow Airport chaos drags on

‘This is an unprecedented situation, and we have not seen a closure of Heathrow on this scale for many years,’ British Airways CEO Sean Doyle says.

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Britain

‘Clear planning failure’: Heathrow shutdown exposes security flaws

Experts have criticised Heathrow’s contingency planning after a fire disrupted global aviation, costing millions and exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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Cancellations for British Airways flights to London Heathrow Airport are displayed as cancelled on a departures board at JFK International airport on Friday, March 21 in New York. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Trump unveils plans for secretive F-47 fighter jet, as US eyes China threat

The next-generation aircraft will lead a fleet of drones designed to penetrate the air defences of China and any other potential foes.

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China's military weapons

China’s 6th-gen fighter sighted again as Trump ‘set to announce’ jet contract

China’s massive J-36 purportedly filmed flying solo as Reuters says Trump about to announce US plans for US$20 billion jet to replace F-22.

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Singapore

British Airways crew member accused of raping colleague in Singapore

The suspect has been arrested and two female staff members flown home following the incident.

According to media reports, the suspect is said to have flown with British Airways “for years”. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Flights resume at UK’s Heathrow after fire sparks power outage, travel chaos

The closure caused misery for passengers and provoked anger from airlines, which questioned how such crucial infrastructure could fail.

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An electricity substation which suffered a fire near London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The huge blaze caused power outages, massively affecting the airport. Photo: Xinhua
Indonesia

Bali flights to Australia, Malaysia cancelled after Indonesian volcano erupts

The country’s geological agency also raised the volcano’s alert status to the highest level.

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Luxury travel

Private jet or Air France’s new first-class suite? Carrier takes on rivals

With its La Premiere suites, French airline hopes to lure business and luxury leisure travellers from European rivals and private jets.

Thailand

Thailand to stop allowing foreign pilots on domestic flights from next year

The country’s pilot association has sued the government for letting foreign pilots fly certain local routes under a temporary arrangement.

Travellers at the departure hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Photo: Harvey Kong
Aviation accidents

Alaska plane was overweight for icy conditions in deadly crash

Bering Air plane crash in February was one of Alaska’s deadliest this century.

Wreckage from the crashed Bering Air Cessna Caravan. Photo: National Transportation Safety Board via AP
Malaysia

Malaysia agrees ‘no find, no fee’ terms to restart flight MH370 search

Exploration company Ocean Infinity will receive US$70 million if the wreckage is successfully located.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to launch routes to Zhangjiajie, Guilin

Carrier’s expansion, bringing mainland destinations to five, follows setback earlier this year when more than 100 flights were cancelled.

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