Cathay Pacific confirmed the tail of an Airbus A330-300 struck the runway during a go-around at Hong Kong International Airport last Friday. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported, and the aviation regulator has ordered a report.
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has ordered Cathay Pacific to review an incident where a London-bound flight was intercepted by Nato jets over Romania after losing contact with air traffic control. The airline must submit a report within a week.
India's DGCA will undergo a critical safety review by the US FAA in November, following several incidents in 2025. A poor assessment could impact Indian carriers' US expansion, despite government confidence. The review highlights concerns over the DGCA's capacity amid rapid sector growth.
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will undergo a US FAA safety oversight evaluation in November. This comes after a challenging year for Indian aviation, marked by accidents and system failures. A poor assessment could impact Indian carriers' US operations and attract further scrutiny.
China's C919 airliner is undergoing its first major maintenance checks, a critical step for its long-term airworthiness and a bid to gain European regulatory approval. China Southern Airlines completed the first 'C-check' in May, a rigorous process involving 6,000 man-hours.
UK aviation regulator proposes changes allowing rival bids for Heathrow's third runway and terminal, potentially reducing construction costs, amid ongoing debates over expansion costs and funding.
Kuwait's aviation regulator has launched a new feature on the Sahel app, enabling air travelers to report flight delays, cancellations, and baggage issues, aiming to expedite complaint resolution and enhance passenger protection.
China's Civil Aviation Administration has signed partnership agreements with Hong Kong and Macau to accelerate type certification for the C929 widebody airliner. The cooperation builds on the existing framework for the C919 narrowbody and will involve technicians from both regions participating in the certification process. The C929 is designed to compete with Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 models, representing China's strategic push to break the Western duopoly in commercial aviation.
Ministers also asked to alter compensation rights and suspend emissions trading scheme amid Middle East warAirlines are lobbying the UK government to relax environmental and noise rules, modify passenger rights and cut taxes on flying, as they prepare for higher costs and a possible shortage of jet fuel because of the war in the Middle East.A list of policy requests submitted to ministers and the aviation regulator includes suspending the emissions trading scheme and relaxing limits on night flights, it has emerged. Continue reading...
