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A Greater Bay Airlines airplane taxis at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong transport

Greater Bay Airlines cancels Hong Kong-bound flight from Taipei after bird strike

Airline apologises and says it cancelled flight HB704’s return journey on Wednesday night to conduct safety checks.

India

What will happen to China’s rejected Boeing planes? India may have an answer

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China airliners

China’s C919 stuck on tarmac in Europe as certification timeline extended

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China travel

Chinese flight bookings to US in summer decline amid tariff war

Cancellations of flights from China to the US in June have been outnumbering new bookings, according to China Trading Desk CEO.

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Passenger numbers on China-US flights have been declining. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

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South Korea

Air Busan passenger detained by Chinese police after latest emergency door scare

South Korean airlines have been urged to enhance their security measures following a spate of mid-flight incidents.

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US-China trade war

Sky-high US tariffs to hit Boeing, Chinese airliners and China’s home-grown jets

As the trade war fallout continues to spread, full domestic sourcing of parts for China-made planes ‘is unlikely to happen before 2035’, analyst says.

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Workers ensure that one of China’s home-grown C919 passenger aircraft is up to standards. An analyst says the C919 relies on American and other Western suppliers for the vast majority of its components. Photo: CAAC
South Korea

Tasers for air rage: South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew training

Airlines are prioritising physical strength and safety training over looks as violent behaviours soar on board.

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Cathay Pacific

Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific grows by 19.8% in March

City’s flag carrier also says it is bracing for uncertainties in terms of cargo business amid sweeping US tariffs.

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Singapore

Indian man charged for molesting crew member on Singapore Airlines flight

The incident occurred on a flight from Australia in February.

A man is accused of molesting a cabin crew member on a Singapore Airlines flight. Photo: AFP
India

Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump tariffs reshape aviation

The Tata Group-owned airline urgently needs aircraft for its recovery and plans to approach Boeing for jets intended for Chinese airlines affected by Trump’s tariffs.

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Air India is exploring Boeing planes rejected by China, leveraging US-China trade tensions to fuel its fleet expansion and revival. Photo: TNS
South Korea

South Korea air force says pilot error caused aircraft to drop gun pods, tanks

The blunder, the latest in a series of accidents in recent months, has prompted concerns about lax standards within the armed forces.

Malaysia

Malaysia may benefit from China’s Boeing snub – but at what price?

Airline may face strong headwinds in the form of rising cost of parts and declining passenger numbers, analysts warn.

Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines looks to profit from China’s Boeing halt

Malaysia’s national carrier is reportedly in talks to snap up delivery slots vacated by Chinese airlines amid trade tensions with the US.

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Malaysia Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Photo: Reuters
China airliners

China’s C909 jet expands reach as VietJet Air becomes third operator in region

Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.

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The VietJet C909s are operating on the Hanoi-Con Dao Island and Ho Chi Minh City-Con Dao routes. Photo: Comac
China airliners

Who is the female engineer leading China’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus?

Zhao Chunling has been lead designer for ambitious programme aimed at challenging Western duopoly since 2023.

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Asia travel

Shanghai’s riverside promenade The Bund offers perfect stopover stroll

An extended stopover on the way to your destination can be an exciting experience in itself, and China’s most European city is no exception.

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Americas and the Caribbean

‘Horrifying’: US hijacker shot dead by passenger on Belize flight

Akinyela Sawa Taylor threatened the pilot, stabbed two passengers soon after the plane took off from the town of Corozal.

Tourists board a Tropic Air plane at the airport in Belize City on April 17. Photo: AFP
Low-altitude economy

US tariff turbulence not fazing China’s drone and flying taxi makers

China’s ambitions have set off a production boom that may be too much for today’s domestic market, says Fudan University finance professor.

Italy

‘Selfish’ UK rebuked for not fully sharing fighter jet tech with Italy, Japan

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said sharing expertise when making investments together was crucial to a ‘serious relationship’.

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Old Hong Kong

Recap | The history of Hong Kong’s iconic airport Kai Tak and its dramatic landings

Relive the thrill of Kai Tak Airport, from hair-raising landings to the first jet arrival.

People throng the terrace of a car park near Kai Tak in June 1998. Picture: SCMP
Aviation accidents

6 dead after private plane crashes in muddy field in upstate New York

Twin-engined plane was carrying family bound for the Catskills. An investigation is under way and an update is expected on Sunday evening.

(From left) Dr Michael Groff, Karenna Groff, Dr Joy Saini and James Santoro, who were all killed in a plane crash in New York on Sunday. Photo: Courtesy John Santoro via AP
China's military weapons

Chinese weapons giant develops anti-drone barrage system to beat wartime swarms

Bullet Curtain can also intercept cruise missiles, rockets, mortar shells and aircraft, lending versatility in combat: Norinco designer.

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Aviation accidents

6 dead, including family of Spanish tourists, in New York helicopter crash

The sightseeing aircraft broke apart in mid-air before falling into the Hudson River, with three children among the victims.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option

Carrier says it is working with hotels to offer power banks, as there is no ‘feasible way’ to let aircrew bring them on board amid safety concerns.

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Hong Kong’s flag carrier has told staff that on average more than one on-board incident involving the batteries occurs every week across the world. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war

Flag carrier’s CEO warns of disruptions to cargo business, increased costs and pressure on supply chains in ‘highly exposed’ sector.

Cathay Pacific has shared a letter with staff about setting up a task force amid tit-for-tat tariff moves by the US and China. Photo: May Tse
India

Urine trouble: Air India probes bizarre peeing case on Bangkok flight

The carrier has formed an independent committee to review the matter and determine potential disciplinary actions.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong airport ranked first for immigration services; sixth best terminal

Singapore Changi Airport reclaims position as world’s best at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

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