Authorities have recovered most of the AirACT 747-400 converted freighter that overran the runway at Hong Kong International Airport in the early hours of Oct. 20, leaving two ground personnel dead.
A Boeing 747 freighter operated by AirACT skidded off the runway while landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and crashed over a sea wall, hitting a ground vehicle on its way.
As Hong Kong begins to recover from Super Typhoon Ragasa that swept through the city on Sept. 24, its airport is pressing ahead with ambitious plans to deepen integration with the Greater Bay Area, expand its cargo capabilities and transform into a destination in its own right.
Despite disruptions from Super Typhoon Ragasa, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) remains on course with its strategy to develop high-growth markets.
Cathay Pacific will open service between Hong Kong and Seattle in April 2026, returning to a route the carrier dropped at the beginning of the pandemic.
Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop an SAF industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub.
More than 29 million passengers travelled through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) during the first half of 2025, with traffic up 16.5% year on year and flight movements rising 10.1%.
Airport Authority Hong Kong is reporting double-digit growth as the expansion program at Hong Kong International Airport begins to deliver tangible results.
Hong Kong International Airport is set to post the world’s largest increase in departing seat capacity this summer, driven by ongoing network recovery.
HK Express has announced new routes from Hong Kong to Guiyang, China, and Kuala Lumpur, with both markets seen as key drivers for the Cathay Pacific subsidiary.
Counting up the world's top cargo airports confirms that Hong Kong International remains the global leader but there are changes further back in the pack.
