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The airline said disciplinary action against the crew members was being considered. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Swiss Air crew investigated for filming passengers’ ‘intimate acts’ on flight

A flight crew member recorded a video of the incident involving two passengers from a screen in the cockpit.

Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge

Low-altitude economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can help ‘Bay Area in the Sky’ take flight

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Boeing

US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in conspiracy case related to fatal crashes

US judge sided with family members of people killed during 2018 and 2019 crashes, who urged him to reject ‘cosy deal’.

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Debris at the scene of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing Max plane crash in 2019, outside of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. File photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

High hopes for low-profile operator Mable Chan as new Hong Kong transport chief

Transport chief expected to form a strong partnership with new tourism minister.

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China’s military drills

Amid fighter fleet overhaul, China’s military cuts its pilot training by a year

By 2026 most PLA fighter pilots could have initial flight and transition training in 3 years: US military think tank.

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China-Russia relations

China-Russia flights to take off, with Beijing, Shanghai and Hainan on the radar

Additional direct flights from St Petersburg to Beijing and Shanghai are set to be added next year, while flights to Hainan will also resume.

A China Eastern Airlines plane taking off from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

Passenger at Sydney airport charged with assault and illegal plane entry

The case involving an Indian national comes after several incidents at other Australian airports in which passenger safety was threatened.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong logs 169 theft cases on inbound flights, losses hit HK$4.32 million

Security chief Chris Tang vows to crack down on surge of in-flight thefts, as figures for first 10 months surpass boom years of 2018 and 2019.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Cathay says sorry, removes Family Guy episode with Tiananmen ‘Tank Man’ scene

Carrier apologises after internet user complains over content potentially breaching national security law.

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Cathay Pacific has removed a Family Guy episode that contains a scene of Tiananmen Square’s “Tank Man” from its in-flight content. Photo: Fuzzy Door Productions
China's space programme

What’s the state of China’s ‘space economy’ as commercial launches intensify?

Chasing the success of SpaceX, China’s commercial space industry is eyeing lofty gains despite setbacks and technological constraints.

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China’s first commercial spaceport, in Hainan province, is capable of supporting 16 launches per year. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

How China, US are using different drone strategies in race for air superiority

World’s top two military powers remain focused on traditional warplanes, but China’s ‘innovative use’ of UAVs could be the difference, analysts say.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly to Munich, relaunch Brussels service next year

Flag carrier ‘excited’ to be adding new Munich service, as it takes number of European destinations to 11.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong Airlines’ relaunched Vancouver flights set to be cheapest among rivals

A check by the Post finds carrier’s fares starting at HK$9,491, the lowest compared with similar offerings from Cathay and Air Canada.

The Vancouver route, which was first launched in June 2017 but suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, was the carrier’s first North American destination. Photo: May Tse
SCMP Highlights

Recap | A gallery of China’s military might unveiled at Zhuhai air show, including the new J-35A

China’s latest military aircraft, including the J-20 stealth fighter, the J-35A and more, took the stage at the 2024 Zhuhai air show.

A jet from the Bayi Aerobatic Team performs at the air show in Zhuhai. Photo: Reuters
Travel news and advice

7 tips to lower holiday travel stress, from hydrating to making a checklist

From what to listen to on Spotify to getting to the airport early, save your nerves while travelling this holiday season with these tips.

India

India’s airlines received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, minister says

The spike in incidents, including more than 500 threats made in the last two weeks of October, has led to rising costs for airlines.

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Science

J-20S vs F-22: how drones flip the battle of mighty stealth fighters

A simulated battle between Chinese and American stealth fighter jets has shown which would be the victor – and why.

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Chinese military researchers have pitted the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter - seen here during the recent China Airshow - against an American F-22 in a simulated battle to see who would be victorious. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong marks historic opening of 3-runway system at airport

City leader says aviation capacity must ‘soar’, but challenges remain for carriers as long-haul market recovery drags on amid Russia-Ukraine war.

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Business Insider

Frontier Airlines passengers sue after being kept on ‘smoke-filled’ plane

Passengers were also subjected to the ‘violent impact of the landing’ after tires exploded and landing gear collapsed.

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Hong Kong transport

‘Game-changer’: first planes take off, land at 3 Hong Kong runways – as it happened

Three-runway project has been hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for the city to enhance its status as an international aviation hub.

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Three planes have inaugurated the new runway system. Photo: Elson Li
South Korea

Heavy snow blankets South Korea, grounding flights and killing 4

More than 140 flights were cancelled and ferry services suspended after unusually heavy November snowfall caused chaos.

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A Korean Air plane is parked on the tarmac at Incheon airport on November 27. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Letters | A Trump administration of China hawks makes diplomacy vital

Readers discuss rising US-China tensions, Hong Kong’s push to help older adults keep up with technology, and air connections to mainland cities.

Aviation accidents

Flight recorders from deadly Lithuania DHL cargo plane crash found

Authorities are examining the data to determine the cause of the deadly incident, probing possible sabotage links.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay set to return to 100% passenger flight capacity by January

Cathay Pacific originally said its recovery to pre-pandemic levels would not be possible until the first quarter of 2025.

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Cathay Pacific and HK Express aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

Angry passengers slam Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific after Bangkok flight debacle

Post learns more than 200 passengers confined to plane for five hours, before being shuttled to hotel with their passports taken away.

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A Cathay Pacific flight from Bangkok was cancelled on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
United States

Elon Musk calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’, drones the future of air combat

Trump ally Musk shared a video of Chinese drones on X, and said F-35’s makers are ‘idiots’ for still building manned jets.

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Aviation accidents

DHL cargo plane crashes into a house in Lithuania, killing Spanish crew member

Investigation launched after Boeing 737 plane crashed near Vilnius airport as it was approaching for landing.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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