Hong Kong

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
MetroJet, a business aviation provider based in Hong Kong, received Air Operator Certificate approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Chinese automaker GAC conducted the first flight of its Govy AirJet winged electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing AirJet on July 3.
Advanced Air Mobility

JENNIFER MESZAROS
Spurred by Chief Executive John Lee’s 2024 policy address last October, Hong Kong is staking its claim in China’s growing low-altitude economy.
Advanced Air Mobility

By David Casey
Greater Bay Airlines has filed for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption with the U.S. Transportation Department.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Chinese automaker GAC has unveiled a two-seat autonomous multicopter air taxi, the Govy AirCab.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
The China National Space Administration has picked 10 projects from 11 countries and regions to be part of its Chang’e-8 lunar mission.
Space Exploration

By Karen Walker
A legendary Asian airline company is back in the game.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Ronald Lam became Cathay Group CEO in January 2023. He is also chair of Cathay’s LCC, HK Express Airways, and director at John Swire & Sons.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
HSBC will make a purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to offset some of the carbon impact of its corporate flights operated by Cathay Pacific.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
New Zealand regulators have reauthorized the joint venture between Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific for an additional five years.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is introducing an incentive-based scheme aimed at encouraging airlines to launch new routes to and from Hong Kong.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Airport Authority of Hong Kong hopes to create a seamless and borderless experience for passengers and cargo flowing between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
The RX series is being developed by the Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA) based in Shenyang, China.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Liza Ng will take over as CEO of Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines on April 1.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The coalition aims to grow Hong Kong as a regional sustainable aviation fuel hub for both Hong Kong and China.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
Cathay Pacific is axing on average 12 flights daily for the rest of January and February to avoid cancellations during the busy Chinese New Year period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
A Comac C919 is participating in a five-day exhibition flight to Hong Kong, marking the airliner’s first time flying outside of mainland China.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has taken another significant step in its fleet-renewal efforts with an order for six Airbus A350F freighters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has fulfilled its goal of buying back half of the airline’s shares held by the Hong Kong government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park will allow air cargo to be security screened, palletized and accepted by airlines in Dongguan, before it is shipped to HKIA.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines' plan to operate on a metal-neutral basis between Hong Kong and Malaysia has been dropped amid regulatory scrutiny.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Hong Kong-based carrier is not focused on developing mainland China routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The airport authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) has invested around HK$9 billion ($1.2 billion) to spruce up its infrastructure.
Airports & Networks