Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has marked another major milestone in its record year of expansion with the launch of four new international routes — Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong— all inaugurated within a span of three days. These new services significantly enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global aviation hub, connecting…
A Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air ACT, a Turkish cargo carrier flying on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, was involved in a serious runway excursion at Hong Kong International Airport following its arrival from Dubai. The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, colliding with a ground service vehicle before coming to rest partially in the adjacent sea area.
Greater Bay Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX, becoming the first Chinese carrier to induct the type into its fleet. The aircraft, registered B-KWA with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 64132 and line number (LN) 9221, was recently photographed on final approach to Boeing Field (BFI) on October 6, 2025, signaling its imminent handover.
Boeing has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of its 300th 777F aircraft, with Emirates taking delivery of the landmark freighter. The aircraft, MSN 68621, departed Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington (PAE) on 8 August 2025 bound for Hong Kong (HKG).
Cathay Pacific has announced a significant fleet expansion with a new order for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total 777-9 order book to 35 units. The move reinforces Cathay’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet while preparing for the growing demand in international air travel across its global network.
HAECO, one of the leading independent aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service providers in the Asia-Pacific region, has entered into a significant partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, a global leader in aircraft system component manufacturing and support. The two companies have signed a component maintenance agreement aimed at supporting the COMAC C919 and C929 aircraft programs, marking a key step in…
Clover Aviation Capital, a Hong Kong-based aircraft lessor, has announced the re-appointment of Jason Bo Yao as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its board of directors, effective 1 July 2025. The decision reflects the company’s commitment to board continuity and governance strength amid evolving market conditions.
Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based carrier, has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption, aiming to commence scheduled services from Hong Kong to U.S. territories in the Pacific. The airline intends to begin operations to Saipan in winter 2025/26 using a Boeing 737-800, with future expansion to Guam planned for 2026 using a Boeing 737-9.
Aus Air Cargo (Australia) has secured a wet lease for a B767-300BDSF (serial number 24146) from affiliate Astral Aviation (Kenya). The first flights operated under this lease agreement commenced on the Hong Kong–Brisbane route, strengthening Aus Air Cargo’s regional capacity.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (UAE) has signed a US$300 million three-year unsecured term loan agreement with Bank of China (Dubai) Branch, Bank of China, London Branch, and Bank of China (Hong Kong). The loan proceeds will be allocated for general corporate purposes, providing Dubai Aerospace Enterprise with increased financial flexibility.
