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Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in 'suitable' weather
Published on 21/10/2025
» Weather and runway conditions at Hong Kong's airport were suitable for normal operations when a cargo plane veered off the runway early Monday and ploughed into the sea, killing two people, authorities said as they launched an investigation into the incident.
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, two killed
Published on 20/10/2025
» HONG KONG - A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport early on Monday, the city's airport operator said, Two ground crew workers were killed.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Singapore to impose green aviation fuel levy on flights
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday introducing a fixed levy on departing flights to cut emissions and support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by airlines.
Trial seaplane service starts in Trang in December
Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» A seaplane service will begin a trial run from Koh Kradan in Trang province in December, with the first commercial route likely to be between Phuket and Trang.
US shutdown hits Vietjet Thailand operations
Published on 06/10/2025
» The US government shutdown caused a delay in Boeing's delivery of an aircraft to Vietjet Thailand, prompting the airline to cancel its new direct flights to Tokyo and Osaka initially scheduled for December, while the airline already clarified the situation to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
IndiGo airline eyes routes expansion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» IndiGo Airlines, India's largest carrier, has expressed interest in expanding direct routes to major and secondary provinces in Thailand, Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn says.
Vietnam evacuates thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Bualoi nears
Published on 28/09/2025
» VINH, Vietnam - Vietnam closed airports and evacuated thousands of people in areas under storm threat on Sunday, as intensifying Typhoon Bualoi barrelled towards the country, days after causing at least 10 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines.
Thai-MECC, IESG, PTTEP, Chevron, PTT, and OSRL jointly conduct offshore oil spill response exercise using a C-130 aircraft
Published on 26/09/2025
» Thai-MECC, IESG, PTTEP, PTTEP ED, Chevron, OSRL together with more than 25 government and private sector agencies, jointly conducted an oil spill response exercise off the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The exercise deployed a C-130 aircraft to enhance preparedness for emergency situations, enabling oil spill containment and clean-up operations to be carried out swiftly, appropriately, and safely in accordance with legal and international standards.
Passengers rush to rearrange flights at Hong Kong airport as Ragasa approaches
Published on 23/09/2025
» Travellers have started preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, with some arriving at Hong Kong International Airport up to two days early on Monday to reschedule flights as all local airlines announced cancellations of most departures starting Tuesday evening.