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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Hong Kong aviation, covering airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and freighter Air Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. In recent years, the airline has taken a greater interest in aircraft made by European aerospace corporation Airbus. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong transport

No need for Hong Kong to reject Boeing aircraft deliveries, experts say

Hong Kong doesn’t have to follow mainland Chinese airlines, they say, arguing move could undermine its status as aviation hub.

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Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Willing to pay extra for Hong Kong’s Airport Express? Are there cheaper options?

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Cathay Pacific

Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific grows by 19.8% in March

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong airport incident probe finds crew error caused runway closure

Freighter unintentionally taxied onto a paved area that had not yet been commissioned for operational use.

The Siberia Airlines cargo plane caused a 90 minute runway closure at Hong Kong airport after unintentionally entering an area that had not yet been commissioned for operational use. Photo: Handout
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.

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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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.

Cathay Pacific has shared a letter with staff about setting up a task force amid tit-for-tat tariff moves by the US and China. Photo: May Tse
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.

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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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong considers additional tax exemptions for air transit travellers

City currently plans to raise air passenger departure tax to help address deficit, but lawmakers fear move may drive travellers elsewhere.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane takes off from Hong Kong airport. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

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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.

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.

Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: AFP
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.

The carriers will also fly to mainland destinations such as Ningbo, Haikou and Chongqing. Photo: May Tse
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.

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.

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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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Starting on April 7, passengers using Hong Kong airlines will no longer be allowed to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
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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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.

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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Passengers at check-in counters in Hong Kong. Photo: Harvey Kong
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay warns against travel to London after fire closes Heathrow

All Cathay flights scheduled to take off from London on Friday and land in Hong Kong on Saturday have been cancelled.

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Firefighters battle the blaze near London’s Heathrow Airport. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

French firm eyes Hong Kong as base for Asia headquarters, aircraft parts hub

Elior, a subsidiary of Derichebourg Group, also calls on government to provide land and subsidies for training programmes.

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Hong Kong tourism

‘Power bank fire’ on Hong Kong Airlines flight forces plane to divert to Fuzhou

Flight from Hangzhou with 168 passengers and crew safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire in overhead compartment.

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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.

Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Photo: Xinhua
Cathay Pacific

Editorial | Cathay emerges from financial turbulence

The airline records its second consecutive annual profit near HK$10 billion, settles debts from government bailout, and buys more aircraft.

Cathay can best contribute by continuing to grow its passenger and cargo business and developing underlying strength and contingency plans. Photo: May Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep allowing power banks, after Singapore Airlines’ move

Fire on board an Air Busan plane earlier this year has sparked reassessment of rules for carry-on luggage among carriers.

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Hong Kong courts

Conditional discharge for pair who scuffled on Cathay Japan-Hong Kong flight

Hong Kong court releases Tsui Zi-kew, 32, and Zhang Xinyan, 60, on two-year bind-over order.

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