Tag: Cathay Pacific
Airbus raises Asia-Pacific forecast to 19,500 planes needed over next 20 years
Airbus has raised its forecast for the number of new aircraft Asia-Pacific and its major drivers China and India need over the next two decades to 19,500 planes, while announcing the company has exceeded 50 per cent market share for the backlog of widebody planes in the region for the first time. Anand Stanley, president…
Cathay Pacific: sustainable aviation fuel needs Hong Kong government push
More government pressure is needed for Hong Kong’s aviation sector to meet its climate goals, even as uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has risen from a low base thanks to corporate support, according to Cathay Pacific. “Regulators have a key role to play for a level playing field, so that every [player] is doing…
Opinion | Saudi Arabian deals from new partnership promise rich rewards
Hong Kong has embarked on ambitious plans to build itself up as a centre for hi-tech and innovation in Asia. It has also been casting its net wider for diverse markets to partner with for trade and business owing to geopolitical tensions between China and the West. A new partnership between the city’s leading technology…
Super Typhoon Kong-rey: airlines in Hong Kong cancel at least 24 flights
At least 24 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan have been cancelled due to approaching Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which is expected to be 500km from the city later this week. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, Kong-rey will move towards Taiwan on Wednesday and pass over the island’s central and southern parts on Thursday. It…
Hongkongers can fly more cheaply to Saudi Arabia with Cathay’s Riyadh route: travel experts
Hongkongers can travel to Saudi Arabia more cheaply following Cathay Pacific Airways’ relaunch of a direct route between the city and the country’s capital Riyadh on Monday, though demand has been slow to pick up due to safety concerns, industry experts have said. “Due to the increase in flight availability, the cost of flights to…
Hong Kong Unveils Exclusive Luxury Experiences for Gulf Cooperation Council Travelers!
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Cathay Pacific Welcomes Hong Kong Airport Three-Runway System, New Plans
HONG KONG- Cathay Pacific (CX) welcomed the Government of Hong Kong’s comprehensive plans to enhance its aviation hub status through the Three-Runway System initiative and Airport City expansion, as announced in the 2024 Policy Address. The development aims to boost visitor traffic, attract international events, and draw skilled professionals to the region. Photo: By Transport…
Hong Kong International Airport Conducts Early Morning Rescue Drill to Test Emergency Readiness on New Runway
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Geomagnetic storms pose little risk to planes, Hong Kong pilots say after Cathay flight diverted
The risk of a geomagnetic storm to planes is minimal provided the aircraft has enough fuel to cope with a longer route, a Hong Kong aircrew organisation has said after a Cathay flight was diverted due to the space weather event. The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association, a Cathay Pacific Airways’ pilots’ union, shared the…