Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has said it remains “very confident” it will return to 100 per cent pre-pandemic capacity by next month with “robust plans in place” for recruitment, but its pilots’ union has expressed doubts. Cathay Group, just two days ahead of the launch of the city’s long-awaited three-runway system on…
Cathay Pacific has pulled a Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system which referenced the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. It has apologised to customers and vowed an investigation. Family Guy. File photo: Adult Swim. A complaint was raised against the flagship carrier on social media, in light of the city’s national security laws: “We emphasise…
HONG KONG- The flag carrier of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific (CX) has announced that it will commence operations to Munich (MUC) from June 2025 and relaunch its flights to Brussels (BRU) from August 2025. The flights will be operational at a frequency of four times per week. The airline’s announcement comes in light of its…
Hong Kong Airlines’ relaunch of direct flights to Vancouver in January is expected to offer the most competitive option among carriers operating similar routes. The airline said on Monday that the twice-weekly Vancouver routes, to start on January 18, would provide passengers with more travel options between the two cities. The Vancouver-bound flights will depart…
1. Scientists increase fighter jet afterburner efficiency to nearly 100%: study Technology developed by Chinese scientists that gives fighter jet engines an unprecedented level of thrust when the afterburner is activated could give the Chinese military the edge in air combat, according to researchers with the Aero Engine Academy of China in Beijing. 2. Taiwan…
Founding Members from Pillar Industries and the Leaders in the AI Community Come Together to Celebrate the Launch of the Association HONG KONG, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –The Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) is excited to announce its official launch and its plans to propel Hong Kong’s AI innovation. AIHK is an independent,…
Hong Kong marked a historic moment in its aviation industry on Thursday with the opening of the HK$141 billion (US$18 billion) three-runway system as the city leader called for airlines to be more competitive. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu officiated the launch at Hong Kong International Airport, along with senior Beijing officials, and later broke…
Major SAF Purchase: HSBC Hong Kong commits to a one-time purchase of 3,400 metric tonnes of SAF from EcoCeres, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 11,800 metric tonnes. Decarbonization Leadership: The partnership supports Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub, aligning with government policies and corporate net-zero ambitions. EcoCeres Innovation: SAF derived from waste-based biomass…
The global aviation industry could benefit from Donald Trump’s re-election if he can end the Russia-Ukraine war and break the airspace deadlock, but Hong Kong’s air cargo business is set to suffer with his increased tariffs against China, industry leaders and analysts have said. Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA),…
HSBC has signed Hong Kong’s first deal for the corporate purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cut its travel-related carbon emissions, ahead of government policies aimed at driving the use of the fuel to help the city meet its climate goals. In a three-party agreement announced on Tuesday, the city’s largest bank agreed to…