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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.
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.
EVA Air Pioneers Sharkskin Technology for Greener Flights
Published on 26/08/2024
» Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign up for modifications with its drag-reducing, and hence fuel-saving, AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has decided to modify its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with the innovative riblet films, covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, the first EVA Air freighter has already undergone this comprehensive modification at the airline’s home base at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was carried out by EVA Air's affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT). The aircraft is expected to re-enter commercial service in early September.
Iconsiam to host Thai Art Toy Fest
Life, Published on 22/08/2024
» This Saturday and Sunday, the Thai Art Toy Fest will convert Icon Art & Culture Space at Iconsiam into a creative playground, where 80 brilliant artists and studios will showcase their talent in telling Thai myths and beliefs through a collection of striking artworks.
US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2024
» WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it would require inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners following an incident in March when a LATAM Airlines plane went into a sudden mid-air dive that injured more than 50 passengers.
Swiss International flight makes unexpected landing in Kazakhstan due to medical incident
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2024
» A Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Swiss International Air Lines flying from Tokyo to Zurich made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan on Saturday due to a medical incident onboard, followed by issues after the aircraft landed, the airline said.
United Airlines jet loses wheel in repeat of March incident
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2024
» United Airlines says another of its Boeing aircraft lost a main landing gear wheel while taking off on Monday, a near repeat of an incident in March that helped trigger a US government safety review of the carrier.
Robinhood app shutting down on July 31
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2024
» Robinhood, the commission-free application for on-demand food delivery, hotel booking and other services, will cease operations on July 31, Siam Commercial Bank announced on Tuesday.
Emirates turns aircraft scrap into school bags
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/06/2024
» As a unique way to commemorate World Environment Day, Emirates will recycle more than 50,000kg of scrap material from 191 aircraft undergoing an interior refurb to create thousands of backpacks and school bags. This year, they will be distributed to schools and organisations that support early education in Asia and Africa.
Passengers suffer hours of stifling heat as takeoff delayed
Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2024
» Members of the Thai Muay Thai team returning from the world championships were among passengers on a Qatar flight who endured three hours without airconditioning while the plane waited on the tarmac at Athens airport.