Michael Cheng - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/author/michael-cheng/ Aviation News | Air Travel News | Insight & Analysis Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:28:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://i0.wp.com/travelradar.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-142341008_3736125383109174_8967045553856800325_n.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Michael Cheng - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/author/michael-cheng/ 32 32 209674969 Cathay Pacific Airways preparing its aircraft back from storage https://travelradar.aero/cathay-pacific-airways-preparing-its-aircraft-back-from-storage/ https://travelradar.aero/cathay-pacific-airways-preparing-its-aircraft-back-from-storage/#respond Sat, 23 Jul 2022 23:40:32 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=41705 Cathay Pacific Airways, battered by the pandemic that led to a tremendous drop in 98% passenger numbers, is preparing for idled aircraft back to Hong Kong from storage since 2020 as restrictions ease. Cathay said the idle aircraft in the Alice Springs desert are protected and fly-ready. “Now, we are bringing the fleet home to […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/cathay-pacific-airways-preparing-its-aircraft-back-from-storage/feed/ 0 41705 Hong Kong International Airport named “Best Airport of 2022” https://travelradar.aero/hong-kong-international-airport-named-best-airport-2022/ https://travelradar.aero/hong-kong-international-airport-named-best-airport-2022/#respond Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:00:49 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=40679 Despite the difficulties faced by the pandemic, Hong Kong International Airport still has been rewarded as the “Best Airport 2022” in the “World Air Cargo Awards” organized by “Air Cargo Week”. The award is regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in the global air cargo industry. The winner is voted by industry groups […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/hong-kong-international-airport-named-best-airport-2022/feed/ 0 40679 Trial run for Hong Kong’s new runways kicks off https://travelradar.aero/trial-run-for-hong-kongs-new-runways-kicks-off/ https://travelradar.aero/trial-run-for-hong-kongs-new-runways-kicks-off/#respond Sat, 09 Jul 2022 22:30:00 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=40796 The video of the opening of the new runway has been released by the airport’s social media ( Source: Instagram @hongkongairport) After 6 years of preparation, Hong Kong International Airport commences the trial run for the new runway today (8 July) for airlines and airport parties to familiarise the operational procedures and handling arrangements. Government […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/trial-run-for-hong-kongs-new-runways-kicks-off/feed/ 0 40796 ” Cleared to land, Runway 07 “Centre” , Runway re-designation Completed in Hong Kong to prepare its third runway. https://travelradar.aero/cleared-land-runway-centre-runway-designation-completed-hong-kong-prepare-its-third-runway/ https://travelradar.aero/cleared-land-runway-centre-runway-designation-completed-hong-kong-prepare-its-third-runway/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:43:35 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=33567 To prepare for the new north Runway in 2022 and to fulfil the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirement, the runway re-designation and the existing north Runway (07L/25R), been changed to Centre Runway (07C/25C) today in Hong Kong International Airport. Starting from 00:01L ( UTC +8), the North Runway was closed to final re-designation procedures. […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/cleared-land-runway-centre-runway-designation-completed-hong-kong-prepare-its-third-runway/feed/ 0 33567 Exclusive: Seaplane Hong Kong will manufacture Hydrogen Fuelled Aircraft in Hong Kong https://travelradar.aero/exclusive-seaplane-hong-kong-will-manufacture-hydrogen-fuelled-aircraft-in-hong-kong/ https://travelradar.aero/exclusive-seaplane-hong-kong-will-manufacture-hydrogen-fuelled-aircraft-in-hong-kong/#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:09:19 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=30586 Exclusive: Seaplane Hong Kong announced today (13 AUG) the launch of the development of new Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft in Hong Kong. A press conference was organised at Sky 100, the tallest building in Hong Kong and where the company headquarter is located. Travel Radar was invited as one of the media correspondents to […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/exclusive-seaplane-hong-kong-will-manufacture-hydrogen-fuelled-aircraft-in-hong-kong/feed/ 0 30586 Australian Olympians Wreak Havoc As Japan Airlines Launch Official Complaint https://travelradar.aero/japan-airlines-complain-about-australian-olympians-inflight-conduct/ https://travelradar.aero/japan-airlines-complain-about-australian-olympians-inflight-conduct/#respond Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:08:36 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=30470 Japan Airlines has filed an official written complaint to the Australian Olympic Committee against Australian athletes misconduct on their flight home from Tokyo. The Japan Airlines flight in question, JL51, departed from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in the evening on 29 July and landed in Sydney the following morning. Passengers expressed their experience travelling with the […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/japan-airlines-complain-about-australian-olympians-inflight-conduct/feed/ 0 30470 The Unnamed Heroes Behind an Incident- Rescue from Fire Fighting Services. https://travelradar.aero/the-unnamed-heroes-behind-an-incident-rescue-from-fire-fighting-services/ https://travelradar.aero/the-unnamed-heroes-behind-an-incident-rescue-from-fire-fighting-services/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:30:04 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=30229 We have covered the news that the UPS 747-8 Freight has conducted an air return in Hong Kong. With quick response and effective techniques, the scenario was controlled shortly after the aircraft into a complete stop touchdown. This relied on a solid framework ensuring that all operations were on point. Today we would like to […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/the-unnamed-heroes-behind-an-incident-rescue-from-fire-fighting-services/feed/ 0 30229 UPS’s 747 Freighter Air Returned After Departure due to Significant Engine Fire https://travelradar.aero/upss-747-freighter-air-returned-after-departure-due-to-significant-engine-fire/ https://travelradar.aero/upss-747-freighter-air-returned-after-departure-due-to-significant-engine-fire/#respond Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:45:11 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=30170 A Boeing 747-8 freighter has conducted an air return to Hong Kong International airport after an engine fire upon departure on 20 July. The aircraft has successfully landed with no casualties. N624UP, delivered to UPS on November 2020, was serving under flight number 5X003 for its first sector to Dubai international airport, transiting there for […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/upss-747-freighter-air-returned-after-departure-due-to-significant-engine-fire/feed/ 0 30170 The “Golden Voice” in The Sky. The Story of Radio Communication https://travelradar.aero/the-golden-voice-in-the-sky-the-story-of-radio-communication/ https://travelradar.aero/the-golden-voice-in-the-sky-the-story-of-radio-communication/#respond Sun, 18 Jul 2021 20:15:47 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=30074 Radio has been a majority communication tool in Aviation, from the ground to air calls between pilots and air traffic controllers to the handheld walkie-talkies used by staff daily. Today we are here to give you some insights about communication in Aviation and the rationales behind using standards to ensure all transceiving messages are welly […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/the-golden-voice-in-the-sky-the-story-of-radio-communication/feed/ 0 30074 Cathay Pacfic Group announced its new voluntary redundancy programme. https://travelradar.aero/cathay-pacfic-group-announced-its-new-voluntary-redundancy-programme/ https://travelradar.aero/cathay-pacfic-group-announced-its-new-voluntary-redundancy-programme/#respond Sat, 01 May 2021 07:02:24 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=27875 Cathay Pacific Group has announced its Hong Kong-based flight crew and subsidiary staff to take voluntary redundancy. After the major overhaul since last October for surviving with a collapse in travel by Covid-19. Cathay Pacific took this as an urgent measure to further cut its costs as the airline identify “no significant improvement “in its […]

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