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- City has recorded a five-year high of 20 measles cases so far this year, five of which involve airport and airline staff
- Civil Aviation Department says it is seeking answers from Cathay after it emerged Hong Kong-based pilot with symptoms flew from March 13 to 16
Data from the black box voice recorder shows there was ‘panic’ in the cockpit in the moments leading up to the deadly disaster, investigators said.
Data from the black box voice recorder shows there was ‘panic’ in the cockpit in the moments leading up to the deadly disaster, investigators said.
The beleaguered airline, which has a fleet of 119 according to its website, has been forced to ground two-thirds of its planes as it awaits debt restructuring.
The beleaguered airline, which has a fleet of 119 according to its website, has been forced to ground two-thirds of its planes as it awaits debt restructuring.
In a statement, the Air Transport Licensing Authority – a statutory body with the power to shut down carriers – said it would require carrier to produce a concrete plan to turn around its financial situation.
In a statement, the Air Transport Licensing Authority – a statutory body with the power to shut down carriers – said it would require carrier to produce a concrete plan to turn around its financial situation.
The city’s most historically dominant broadcaster says loss is related to its holdings of bonds issued by mainland cinema group SMI Holdings.
The city’s most historically dominant broadcaster says loss is related to its holdings of bonds issued by mainland cinema group SMI Holdings.
Cifi Holdings expects China home prices to accelerate in the second half, while Guangzhou and Heze among mainland cities that have already begun unwinding property-cooling measures.
Cifi Holdings expects China home prices to accelerate in the second half, while Guangzhou and Heze among mainland cities that have already begun unwinding property-cooling measures.
Industry insiders agree city regulator made the right call. But they add it could have come more quickly, without regard for its counterpart in Boeing’s home country.
Industry insiders agree city regulator made the right call. But they add it could have come more quickly, without regard for its counterpart in Boeing’s home country.
Prohibition will take effect at 6pm and continue until further notice, Civil Aviation Department spokesman says.
Prohibition will take effect at 6pm and continue until further notice, Civil Aviation Department spokesman says.
Earnings helped by company’s stake in Air China and customer loyalty programme Asia Miles.
Earnings helped by company’s stake in Air China and customer loyalty programme Asia Miles.
Ray LaHood, the former US Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013, says Boeing should ground its 737 MAX 8, pending a full investigation
Ray LaHood, the former US Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013, says Boeing should ground its 737 MAX 8, pending a full investigation
The US Federal Aviation Administration faces mounting pressure to suspend flights of Boeing’s 737 MAX jets as the number of countries to ground the aircraft grows.
The US Federal Aviation Administration faces mounting pressure to suspend flights of Boeing’s 737 MAX jets as the number of countries to ground the aircraft grows.
Victims were from 35 countries, including eight from China – one of them from Hong Kong.
Victims were from 35 countries, including eight from China – one of them from Hong Kong.
- Negotiations with cabin crew union could be industrial relations tightrope for Hong Kong’s flag carrier as it tries keep hold of hard-won gains.
- Negotiations with cabin crew union could be industrial relations tightrope for Hong Kong’s flag carrier as it tries keep hold of hard-won gains.
No mention of discussions with financially plagued Hong Kong Airlines despite earlier reports of possible acquisition. Both airlines are under the HNA Group.
No mention of discussions with financially plagued Hong Kong Airlines despite earlier reports of possible acquisition. Both airlines are under the HNA Group.
Cathay Pacific says it has re-routed its Hong Kong-Dubai service south of Pakistan after Islamabad closed its airspace. Flights to and from Europe and the Middle East may also be affected.
Cathay Pacific says it has re-routed its Hong Kong-Dubai service south of Pakistan after Islamabad closed its airspace. Flights to and from Europe and the Middle East may also be affected.
Pair were bound for Australia after fleeing family during holiday to Sri Lanka, but they were allegedly apprehended by Saudi consular staff at Hong Kong airport, and Cathay Pacific cancelled their connecting flight to Melbourne.
Pair were bound for Australia after fleeing family during holiday to Sri Lanka, but they were allegedly apprehended by Saudi consular staff at Hong Kong airport, and Cathay Pacific cancelled their connecting flight to Melbourne.
Result is marked turnaround from 2017 when airline suffered first back-to-back loss in its history
Result is marked turnaround from 2017 when airline suffered first back-to-back loss in its history
Memorandum signed between city and Beijing under bid to expand intermodal transport as part of development master plan. Scope of cross-boundary helicopter services also expected to be widened for high-end travel.
Memorandum signed between city and Beijing under bid to expand intermodal transport as part of development master plan. Scope of cross-boundary helicopter services also expected to be widened for high-end travel.
Carrier has challenged aircraft makers to churn out such designs, but experts cast doubt on concept ever reaching market.
Carrier has challenged aircraft makers to churn out such designs, but experts cast doubt on concept ever reaching market.
Carrier says flights to New Zealand cut from May 22, as part of ‘adjustments to its business strategy’. Announcement follows the carrier also pulling out of Australia market in 2018, cancelling flights to Cairns and the Gold Coast.
Carrier says flights to New Zealand cut from May 22, as part of ‘adjustments to its business strategy’. Announcement follows the carrier also pulling out of Australia market in 2018, cancelling flights to Cairns and the Gold Coast.
In the first sign it may pull out of New Zealand, the carrier stopped selling tickets for non-stop flights to the country’s biggest city in recent days.
In the first sign it may pull out of New Zealand, the carrier stopped selling tickets for non-stop flights to the country’s biggest city in recent days.
Flight attendants told of changes when staff were invited to meet the airline at a hotel in Toronto’s airport to clarify their future.
Flight attendants told of changes when staff were invited to meet the airline at a hotel in Toronto’s airport to clarify their future.
New yoga offering just the start, says carrier’s CEO Rupert Hogg.
New yoga offering just the start, says carrier’s CEO Rupert Hogg.
Darryl Soligo says time has come for Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association to take a different direction after 78 per cent of pilots voted to reject deal offering improved pay, perks and conditions on February 1.
Darryl Soligo says time has come for Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association to take a different direction after 78 per cent of pilots voted to reject deal offering improved pay, perks and conditions on February 1.
Union wants extra manpower on long-haul flights, but airline management says competitiveness of company is at stake.
Union wants extra manpower on long-haul flights, but airline management says competitiveness of company is at stake.
New code-share plan – still to be approved – would dramatically boost the travel options for fliers between Hong Kong and Australia. But a struggling rival says the deal would be to the ‘detriment of the travelling public’.
New code-share plan – still to be approved – would dramatically boost the travel options for fliers between Hong Kong and Australia. But a struggling rival says the deal would be to the ‘detriment of the travelling public’.
Tyre shoots off aircraft tractor at high speed and lands about 10 metres away as workers stand within striking distance.
Tyre shoots off aircraft tractor at high speed and lands about 10 metres away as workers stand within striking distance.
Proposals have been floated to oust union leaders and the negotiators responsible for extracting concessions from airline.
Proposals have been floated to oust union leaders and the negotiators responsible for extracting concessions from airline.
Travellers flying with more than one airline in the same journey will only need to check in, obtain boarding passes and access their itinerary from one carrier.
Travellers flying with more than one airline in the same journey will only need to check in, obtain boarding passes and access their itinerary from one carrier.
Airline knew as early as March about the possible leak of personal data of 9.4 million passengers, presumably hacked by cybercriminals, yet has only chosen to reveal it now.
Lawmaker Ma Fung-kwok landed himself and airport security staff in trouble over a tube of gel that broke the rules – he should have known better