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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on aviation, with a particular focus on the industry in Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia.
United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on March 23. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Aviation leaders face Iran war fuel shock, rising fare prices at Rio summit

The annual industry meeting comes as airlines also battle a shortage of new aircraft.

Japan

How everyday cooking oil is helping Japan fight an aviation fuel crisis

China travel

China, South Korea agree to more flights per week as tourism to Japan dwindles

Aviation accidents

Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse

Several injured in ‘very unusual’ landing gear failure of parked Dreamliner jet at a terminal gate.

The Lufthansa Dreamliner resting on its nose at a Frankfurt airport gate. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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Aviation accidents

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 dead, 2 missing

The search for two more people is ongoing.

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The Philippines

AirAsia denies Philippine flight grounding claims, slams ‘smear campaign’

The company said the narratives were aimed at limiting competition and consumer choice in the Philippines.

AirAsia said the company’s “commitment to the Philippines is absolute”. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Kazakhstan partnerships redefine Hong Kong’s strategic role in Central Asia

Chief Executive John Lee’s trip has delivered concrete results that will enhance business and economic ties and boost tourism.

Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan.

China airliners

Why China’s C909 jet is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang

The Chinese-made jet debuted in Xinjiang as recently as 2023, but is now being used on more than 120 routes in the region.

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The C909 regional jet has transported more than 30 million passengers since launching a decade ago. Photo: Sina
Low-altitude economy

How a WeChat mini-program is helping China fine-tune drone regulation

New flight-clearance model is being promoted in Shanghai and Sichuan, but Beijing’s skies remain off-limits.

A visitor watches video from a drone at the AWE trade fair in the Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone on March 14. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Taiwan

2 Taiwan air force pilots die in T-34C crash, spurring probe and aircraft debate

Island’s air force suspends all T-34C flight training operations and orders fleet-wide inspections following accident at Gangshan Air Base.

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Japan

Is UK a ‘reliable partner’? Fighter jet delays test Japan’s patience

Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say.

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Science

China team drafts sanctions list on 63 key sectors to preserve technology

Scientists have listed sensitive or globally competitive tech that may benefit from export restrictions to keep them out of foreign hands.

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A Chinese team has drawn up a list of sensitive or globally competitive technology sectors that could benefit from export restrictions to the US and its allies. Illustration: Shutterstock
United States

United flight to Spain turns back over passenger’s Bluetooth device name

Boeing 767 aborts transatlantic journey and returns to Newark after wireless name triggers mid-flight alarm.

Newark International Airport in New Jersey. On Sunday, a Spain-bound United Airlines flight was forced to return over a security issue. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons

How China’s home-grown WS-10 engine helped make the country a modern air power

The PLA’s first domestically developed high-thrust turbofan engine continues to play a crucial role 20 years on from its debut.

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Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Terminal 2 relaunch a global aviation hub milestone for Hong Kong

It completes the airport’s three-runway upgrade as the city better aligns with national plans. More innovation needed to keep the city flying high.

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Hong Kong transport

4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

Some travellers describe revamped facility as efficient, but others complain they still have to board flights at Terminal 1.

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Terminal 2 is scheduled to handle 33 flights on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

High-altitude turbulence tricky to spot, experts say, as Cathay looks into case

Cathay Pacific says it is ‘gathering facts’ surrounding case of severe turbulence that injured 10 on flight from Brisbane.

Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?

Experts say mixed-use complex must go beyond relying on passenger traffic and appeal to local market by matching offerings of city-centre malls.

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Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

According to data from analytics company Cirium, the aviation industry managed disruptions through capacity changes made months in advance rather than opting for last-minute cancellations. Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Ambulances on stand-by at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning after authorities received news of serious turbulence on Cathay flight 156. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong International Airport

Video | What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Aviation accidents

Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among families

Seventeen years after the Atlantic disaster, an appeals court delivers a corporate blow that some relatives say stops short of true justice.

US-China relations

Opinion | Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else

China’s demand for passenger jets is genuine – but so is its aim to build a commercially credible aviation industry.

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US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One on May 13 at Beijing Capital International Airport. Photo: AP
Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals

SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say.

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Singapore Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Changi Airport in Singapore. SIA says it will increase services to several European cities including Manchester, Milan and Munich. Photo: Reuters
France

Paris court finds Airbus, Air France guilty in 2009 crash

Flight AF447 ‌vanished from ‌radar screens on June 1, 2009, with people from 33 nationalities on board.

China-Middle East relations

China breaks ground on Gulf aviation megaproject in shadow of Iran war

A state-owned firm has launched work on a massive aviation complex, signalling continued confidence amid regional conflict.

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