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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.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
Taiwan
2 Taiwan air force pilots die in T-34C crash, spurring probe and aircraft debate
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Japan
Is UK a ‘reliable partner’? Fighter jet delays test Japan’s patience
2 Jun 2026 - 4:42PM
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Science
China team drafts sanctions list targeting US, allies on 63 key tech sectors
Scientists have listed sensitive or globally competitive tech that may benefit from export restrictions to keep them out of foreign hands.
2 Jun 2026 - 12:07AM
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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.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:06AM
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.
31 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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Hong Kong aviation
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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.
28 May 2026 - 6:46AM
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.
27 May 2026 - 11:25PM
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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.
26 May 2026 - 8:24PM
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.
26 May 2026 - 8:34AM
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Hong Kong transport
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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.
25 May 2026 - 1:41PM
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.
23 May 2026 - 10:12PM
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Hong Kong International Airport
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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.
22 May 2026 - 9:06PM
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.
22 May 2026 - 4:35PM
US-China relations
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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.
22 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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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.
22 May 2026 - 10:04AM
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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.
21 May 2026 - 8:56PM
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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.
21 May 2026 - 7:00PM
Singapore
Final report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines turbulence
Investigators concluded it was ‘likely’ the jet’s radar failed to detect bad weather before the turbulence hit in 2024.
20 May 2026 - 3:51PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Spirit collapsed under high fuel costs. Some Asian airlines could be next
The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines said direct financial support from governments required to survive the crisis.
19 May 2026 - 1:19PM
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China-Japan relations
Locked out of Russia, could Japan’s airlines face new risk in Chinese skies?
Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan.
18 May 2026 - 11:13AM
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Aviation accidents
Mid-air collision at air show downs 2 US Navy jets; crews eject safely
Spectators watch four parachutes deploy before EA-18G Growlers crash near Mountain Home Air Force Base.
18 May 2026 - 5:39PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak
Move follows WHO declaring outbreak of deadly disease on continent a ‘public health emergency of international concern’.
17 May 2026 - 10:08PM
Australia
Melbourne-US Qantas flight diverted after man bites crew member
The disruptive passenger was slapped with a no-fly ban on all Qantas planes.
17 May 2026 - 12:06PM
Transport and logistics
China’s up-and-coming cities plan second airports as competition soars
Emerging economic centres are looking to broaden their aviation networks as local governments seek greater international, regional connectivity.
17 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong transport
What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?
Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.
16 May 2026 - 7:13PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump’s Boeing jet deal may help stabilise China-US aerospace ties
Details ranging from specific models, delivery arrangements and how Chinese operators would allocate the 200 planes are still lacking.
16 May 2026 - 4:09PM
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Space
Will stratospheric balloons make trips to the edge of space more accessible?
SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic brought rocket-powered space tourism – these start-ups are promising a more serene ride.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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