Aviation
Cathay Pacific ranks second in 2026 airline safety awards; HK Express named top low-cost carrier
Cathay Pacific ranks second in 2026 airline safety awards; HK Express named top low-cost carrier
AirlineRatings.com ranks carriers using safety records, fleet age, pilot training, audits, and turbulence performance.
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Cathay Pacific cancels Dubai and Riyadh flights through 30 April
The cancellations cover both passenger and freighter services.
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Hong Kong to align development strategy with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
The government will draft the city’s first five-year plan.
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Cathay Pacific doubles fuel surcharges as jet fuel price surges
The hike comes into effect on 18 March.
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Cathay Pacific suspends Dubai and Riyadh flights through March 31
The airline has grounded both passenger and freighter services, citing an urgent security-led pivot.
Cathay Pacific marks 80 years with Hong Kong art livery
The aircraft entered service after unveiling.
HKIA Terminal 2 departure hall to open in May
Budget says new facilities will lift capacity.
Gov’t earmarks $10b to power next-generation industries
The spending plan backs space robotics, low-altitude drones, and first driverless transport.
Cathay Group passenger count climb 11% to over 3.3 million passengers in January
Cargo rose 5% to 137,143 tonnes.
Near-unanimous vote clears Cathay Pacific’s Qatar Airways buy-back for 24 Feb
Shareholders backed Cathay Pacific buy-back as all conditions for transaction are met.
Thales to overhaul cockpits in 48 Cathay and HK Express jets
A330neo and A321neo fleets get advanced cockpit tech, from HUDs to satellite links.
Cathay volume soars 27% in 2025 on year-end travel, expanded capacity
The group reported 36 million passengers during the year.
HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
Despite recording the highest seat growth of any major hub in 2025, the facility is still chasing its pre-pandemic peak.
Hong Kong, Etihad airlines relaunch shared flight codes, loyalty programmes
They now share HX and EY flight codes whilst passengers can earn miles from the two carriers.
Cathay Group and Airbus invest $545m to boost SAF production
It will focus on commercially viable, long-term fuel projects.
Free wi-fi available for Cathay Gold passengers starting 15 Nov.
Airliner’s first, business class passengers can soon avail of the service
Hong Kong establishes aviation superhub advisory body
It is tasked with delivering strategic advice on aviation policy.
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