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European regulator orders Airbus A350 checks
Published on 05/09/2024
» At least part of the Airbus A350 fleet will be inspected as a precautionary measure, Europe’s aviation safety regulator said on Thursday, after an engine part failed during the flight of a Cathay Pacific A350-1000 passenger plane.
Cathay Airbus fleet ‘back to full service on Saturday’
Published on 04/09/2024
» HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific Airways said on Wednesday that its Airbus A350 fleet would resume full operations by Saturday after it found 15 planes that needed fuel line repairs following the in-flight failure of an engine part this week.
Passengers in Hong Kong complain about poor service after Cathay Pacific cancels 48 flights
Published on 03/09/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong passengers affected by Cathay Pacific Airways' flight cancellations complained about poor customer service and confusion, even as the flag carrier's check-in counters operated as usual on Tuesday morning.
What is the issue with Cathay Pacific's A350 Rolls-Royce engines?
Published on 03/09/2024
» Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways said on Monday it was inspecting all 48 of its Airbus A350 widebody jets after the in-flight failure of a component in an engine that is made by British manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
Cathay Pacific scraps Hong Kong-Singapore flights amid A350 inspections
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/09/2024
» Cathay Pacific Airways cancelled almost all its scheduled flights from Hong Kong to Singapore on Tuesday, as well as a raft of other services across Asia, after discovering a faulty engine component on some of its Airbus A350s.
NIA targets startups for global expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the Board of Investment (BoI), and international partners to help local startups enter the global market through investment mechanisms and launching pads.
Cathay Pacific in call for action on switch to green aviation fuel
Published on 30/08/2024
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has urged the government to come up with a plan to help local airlines make the switch to green fuel, including subsidies or logistics support, for moving towards carbon neutrality goals amid supply shortages.
China's summer durian market heats up as Thailand, Vietnam vie for top spot
Published on 23/08/2024
» HONG KONG: Shipments of fresh durians from Thailand to China - the world's top consumer of the pungent fruits - rebounded in the second quarter after a drop earlier this year, a change in fortunes attributed to a seasonal harvest spike and a lasting reputation for quality.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.
Hong Kong issues generative AI guidelines to banks to avoid bias against consumers
Published on 20/08/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's de facto central bank is urging financial institutions in the city to follow a new set of guidelines when using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in consumer-facing applications, as adoption grows in the banking sector.