Hong Kong International Airport

Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that the tail of an Airbus A330-300 struck the runway at Hong Kong International Airport during a go-around maneuver. The incident occurred on flight CX509 from Tokyo’s Narita airport, prompting the city’s aviation regulator to order a report.

At least five people were injured in a collision between a bus and a luggage trailer at Hong Kong International Airport. The injured were mildly hurt and taken to North Lantau Hospital; police are investigating the incident.

A Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Bengaluru to Hong Kong emitted smoke upon landing due to an overheated air-conditioning system, with no injuries reported. The smoke dissipated quickly as the system cooled after the A330 aircraft landed at Hong Kong International Airport.

A Hong Kong court has issued an arrest warrant for British tourist Youcef Bennoui, 35, who failed to appear in court for charges of criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison related to alleged vandalism at Hong Kong International Airport in February. Bennoui is accused of damaging self-check-in kiosks during an incident on February 16.

11 Skies, a retail and commercial complex near Hong Kong International Airport, faces a potential reset as the Airport Authority considers taking majority control from its private developer. The project's challenges highlight outdated business plans and debates over financial responsibility.

Passengers praised the efficiency of Hong Kong airport's newly opened Terminal 2, with Hong Kong Airlines as the first carrier to use it. The terminal will accommodate 15 carriers by June 10, though passengers requested more convenient boarding arrangements.

Hong Kong's 11 Skies, a 3.8 million sq ft retail and office complex near the airport, remains largely vacant with 800 empty shops and only two of 120 food outlets open, despite planned operations by last year. A recent visit revealed cordoned-off areas and boarded-up stores, indicating significant delays and underutilization.

Hong Kong's airport is experiencing a shift in flight volume as airlines adjust jet sizes and reduce schedules to manage costs amid a global fuel crisis and increased economy fares to Europe. Airlines have extended operations beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices linked to the Middle Eastern war.

Hong Kong International Airport's revamped Terminal 2 opens with 25 new dining and shopping options, though travelers must still transfer to Terminal 1 via an autonomous people mover for departures. The South China Morning Post highlights the conveniences and opportunities for travelers.

Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 expansion will open on May 27, featuring a new departure concourse designed to enhance the city's status as a global aviation hub. Passengers will check in and clear immigration at Terminal 2 before proceeding to Terminal 1 for departure, streamlining the airport experience.

Hong Kong International Airport reported a 13% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for the first four months of the year, with flight movements rising 5.1%. April saw particularly strong performance with over 5.6 million passengers and 34,000 flight movements, boosted by the Easter holiday season.

Blackstone has dropped a $4 billion deal with New World over a control clash. The deal was for an 11 Skies retail and commercial project near Hong Kong International Airport. Blackstone's decision is a significant setback for New World's development plans.

Hong Kong International Airport is leveraging a local debt boom to raise $1.9 billion for expansion or operational needs. The funding plan highlights the airport's strategy to capitalize on favorable debt market conditions in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's airport expansion project is intensifying aviation competition in the Pearl River Delta region. The development aims to enhance the airport's capacity, potentially affecting rival airports in the bay area.