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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350. Photo: Sam Tsang

Cathay’s Airbus engine fault risked ‘extensive damage’, fires: Hong Kong probe

Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine parts.

Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine parts

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Man, 47, dies after being found unconscious on Dhaka-Hong Kong Cathay flight

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Clean air and empty runway offer elite women chance to break 10km world record

Man, 71, hauled off flight at Hong Kong airport for ‘verbally abusing’ SIA crew

Singapore Airlines confirms passenger on board flight SQ897 was handed over to authorities at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday.

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Singapore Airlines says the safety of customers and staff is always its top priority. Photo: Reuters

Explainer | Hong Kong experts share dos and don’ts when mid-flight medical emergencies happen

Doctors discuss dangers of flying with certain medical conditions, as veteran aviator shares cabin crew emergency protocols.

German passenger dies after passing out on Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong

Man, 71, was declared dead at North Lantau Hospital on Sunday.

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Hong Kong’s Cathay completes repairs on A350 fleet after 90 flights axed

‘Serious’ engine fire on CX383 led to discovery of ‘first-of-its-kind problem’, also prompting Europe’s aviation regulator to demand checks.

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang

38 flights cancelled in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches

Airport Authority says all flights will be rescheduled, with transport to be arranged from airport for passengers.

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How an engine fire forced Hong Kong’s Cathay to ground its A350 fleet

Sources and internal documents indicate multiple fuel lines in right engine were deformed, leading to leakage that caused fire.

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Explainer | What’s next for Cathay after fault grounds Hong Kong carrier’s Airbus A350 fleet?

City’s flag carrier grounded all of its Airbus A350 planes after engine component failure discovered on aircraft bound for Zurich.

Cathay Pacific has inspected its 48 operational A350 aircraft and identified 15 affected planes. Photo: Roy Issa

Deformed fuel lines behind A350 engine problems at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific

Cathay completes inspections of all 48 of its grounded A350 fleet and finds 15 planes with affected engine components that require replacement.

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A Cathay Pacific A350-900 on the tarmac of Hong Kong International Airport. All 48 planes of the carrier’s A350 fleet have been grounded. Photo: Roy Issa

Passengers complain about poor service after Hong Kong’s Cathay axes 48 flights

Travellers tell the Post they were informed of the cancellations at around 9.30pm on Monday.

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Aviation fans have whale of a time as Beluga plane makes first visit to Hong Kong

Airbus aircraft, which is specially designed to transport large-scale aeroplane’s components, causes stir online after making rare stop in city.

‘Don’t be afraid of failure,’ says Olympic star Quan as team visits Hong Kong

Delegation of mainland Olympic medallists arrives in Hong Kong to rousing welcome.

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Quan Hongchan had words of encouragement for the city’s young people. Photo: Elson Li

Review | Here’s why you should fly Qantas when heading to Australia

Ahead of Qantas’ 2026 launch of the two longest direct flights in the world, Style reviews the Australian airline’s business class experience

Ahead of Qantas’ 2026 launch of the two longest direct flights in the world, Style’s Vincenzo La Torre reviews the Australian airline’s business class experience. Photos: Handout

Second theft aboard flight from Vietnam to Hong Kong emerges in single day

Mainland Chinese traveller’s credit card stolen from backpack on VietJet Air flight, used to make purchases of more than HK$36,000.

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Hong Kong working holiday scheme helps young aviation talent take flight

‘Working Holiday@Lantau’ programme offers potential aviation talent one-year work placement at city’s airport with free accommodation.

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Letters | Cathay Pacific’s pandemic restructuring was misjudged

Readers discuss the Hong Kong airline’s pilot shortage, and speed limits for the city’s trams.

People walk past pilot recruitment advertisements at Hong Kong International Airport on January 10. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to launch flights to Japan’s Yonago on October 27

Tourism experts predict Yonago will become popular destination among Hongkongers for its natural scenery such Mount Daisen and Tottori Sand Dune.

Opinion | Cathay Pacific should not be scapegoat for Hong Kong’s aviation woes

A look at the numbers suggests Hong Kong’s flag carrier is not to blame for the airport’s slow return to pre-pandemic levels.

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Are Cathay’s pilot crunch, capacity issues hampering Hong Kong’s hub ambitions?

Three-runway system will boost HKIA capacity, but fast-growing Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports step up pressure.

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Hong Kong customs arrests man over smuggling of HK$1.6 million in ketamine

Customs says 64-year-old businessman arrested after officers discovered drugs hidden in bottles said to contain health supplement.

In Hong Kong, trafficking in a dangerous drug can lead to a maximum penalty of a HK$5 million and life imprisonment. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Sleep, short break on agenda for Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey – as it happened

Double bronze winner Siobhan Haughey is the only Hong Kong swimmer to win medals in 100m and 200m events at two Olympic Games.

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Hong Kong to explore easing visitor rules with 3 Asean countries, John Lee says

City leader says ‘fruitful’ six-day trip to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam resulted in 55 cooperation agreements and promoted people-to-people exchanges.

Hong Kong truck driver collapses behind the wheel in fatal accident at airport

Police investigating death of man, 59, who passed out while driving into a car park at Hong Kong International Airport at 5.14am on Friday.

The force said its New Territories South special traffic investigation team would look into the case. Photo: Facebook/Bosco Chu

Hong Kong airport rolls out 45-second bag drop service starting with Cathay

Smartphone express bag drop service will reduce the time for handling luggage from two minutes at counters.

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Cathay Pacific passengers will be able to use the service from Thursday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Editorial | Use the third runway to cement Hong Kong’s hub status

With Cathay Pacific expecting a delay in its full recovery, it is a good idea to entice other airlines to utilise the airport’s new capacity.

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Hong Kong airport faces more disgruntled passengers after AirAsia hit by IT issues

Airport Authority confirms temporary fault with AirAsia’s passenger check-in system between 9am and 10.30am

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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong, including coronavirus travel restrictions, and aviation and tourism issues that relate to the airport.  
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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