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Boeing 737 Max fuselages sit on railcars during the strike by the company’s factory workers in Seattle, Washington. Photo: Reuters

Boeing strike ends as workers accept new contract

The seven-week strike was costing Boeing around US$100 million a day in lost revenue, analysts said.

Russia suspected of plotting to send US incendiary devices through air cargo

Singapore’s flag carrier to debut first class seats for ultra-long-haul flights

Air taxi completes first trial flight in Japan

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Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager.

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Greater Bay Airlines offers flights to Yonago to woo Hong Kong fans of Japan

Hong Kong carrier first local airline to offer air travel to city in Tottori prefecture, expanding its coverage beyond Tokyo, Osaka.

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China’s international flights to reach new heights, led by domestic carriers

One-way flights to and from China set to increase by nearly 31 per cent year on year between late October and March, according to industry data.

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Major Chinese carriers such as Air China are expected to increase seating by 24 to 76 per cent over the coming five months. Photo: Shutterstock

Updated Chinese J-15 fighter jet spotted in aircraft carrier drill footage

Military analyst says J-15Bs seen airborne in official images, suggesting planes have entered service.

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‘Incredible devotion’: Japanese airport has not lost a bag in 30 years

Kansai International Airport which serves the Osaka and Kyoto region says the feat is attributed to meticulous handling procedures and dedicated staff.

My Take | India needs to honour Ratan Tata’s legacy with transparent funding of polls

An overhaul of the funding process and seat distribution in constituencies is needed to weed out ‘crony capitalism’ in Indian politics.

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A man votes inside a booth at a polling station during the sixth phase of the general election, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, in May. Photo: Reuters

‘Not just talk’: Hong Kong secures billions in funds, deals at FII in Riyadh

The highlight of the week was the US$1 billion accord announced on the final day of the 2024 FII summit by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and the HKMA.

(Left to right): AIF (T) founder and CEO Alvin Kwock, Cyberport director Charleston Sin, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park’s CEO Albert Wong Hak-keung and FJDynamics’ chief financial officer Kiki Zhang during a media briefing at the end of the eighth FII conference in Riyadh on October 31, 2024. Photo: Enoch Yiu.

C919 manufacturer expands footprint with Hong Kong office, maintenance deal

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the manufacturer of the home-grown C919 jet, opened an office in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific in talks to help Saudi carrier expand Asia routes

Talk of a partnership followed the bulk order of 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft, announced this week during the annual FII conference in the Saudi capital.

China’s C919 maker revs up Boeing, Airbus rivalry with Singapore office

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China opened an office in Singapore to ensure closer and more comprehensive services in the region.

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A Comac C919 plane is displayed at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore in February. Photo: Xinhua

India unveils first private manufacturing hub for military aircraft

The Tata Aircraft Complex will produce Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force in collaboration with Airbus Spain.

A model of an Airbus C-295 military transport plane is exhibited at the Singapore Airshow in 2012. Photo: AFP

Australia’s PM flies into storm of controversy over free Qantas flight upgrades

A new book reveals Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cosy ties to Australia’s flag carrier, raising questions about conflicts of interest.

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Is Donald Trump’s private jet really as dilapidated as one writer claims?

Donald Trump’s private jet may not be new, but there are plenty of planes older than Taylor Swift in regular service for the likes of Delta and DHL – so why the hate?

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India warns social media after airline bomb threats

The warning was made after a series of bomb hoaxes disrupted the operations of Indian airlines in October.

Authorities have vowed to get tough on social media platfoms that allow the spread of disinformation which threatens the safety of Indian airlines. File photo: Reuters

Hong Kong police arrest man over theft of HK$4,300 on board flight from Malaysia

Passenger from mainland China detained after two other travellers said cash taken from their luggage mid-flight.

Hong Kong to issue HK$10 billion in bonds for ‘landmark’ Airport City project

Fred Lam, the Airport Authority’s chairman, says project not just a ‘bus stop’ but one to drive tourists to Hong Kong.

C919 tour gives students a glimpse of China’s ‘road to take-off’

Students shown the final assembly of China’s C919 home-grown passenger jet as its manufacturing base in Shanghai.

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A tour group during a tour of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China’s manufacturing base in Pudong. Photo: Mandy Zuo

‘Really cool’: Singapore airport fully expands passport-less clearance

The new system has reduced clearance time by 60 per cent, allowing officers to focus on higher-value tasks.

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Singapore airport’s passport-less immigration system has reduced clearance time by 60 per cent. Photo: AFP

Turkey hits Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria after deadly attack on defence firm

The strike came hours after a male and female suspect set off explosives and opened fire at a Turkish state-run aerospace company.

India’s airlines face uncertainties over fake bomb threats ahead of key holidays

Over two weeks, Indian airlines had received bomb threats affecting more than 120 flights, according to a media report.

Lebanon’s national airline braves Israeli strikes on Beirut

Middle East Airlines is the only commercial airline still operating out of Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

A Lebanese Middle East Airlines (MEA) plane takes off from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Photo: Reuters

Airport’s ‘max hug time 3 minutes’ sign causes turbulence online

Some have seen the funny side of the sign in the passenger drop off area of New Zealand’s Dunedin Airport, with others flying into a rage.

The max hug time sign in New Zealand’s Dunedin Airport went viral on social media, with some criticising it, and others finding it funny. Photo: AP

Cathay Group’s ‘bold’ HK$100 billion investment based on market outlook: firm

CEO Ronald Lam also says carrier will seize new opportunities from the coming operation of the three-runway system at Hong Kong airport.

Pair plead guilty in Canada to murder of man acquitted in 1985 Air India bombings

Ripudaman Singh Mali, who was acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombings, was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia in 2022.

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9 September, 2024
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