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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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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…
