All Hong Kong International Airport Articles
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NewsBoeing 747 engine accelerated after landing in fatal Hong Kong crash
Hong Kong’s Air Accident Investigation Authority has released a report on the fatal aircraft incident at Hong Kong International on 20 October
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InsightsTop 20 cargo airports: Steady as they go
Global air cargo traffic at airports rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching a record 127m metric tonnes due to maritime disruptions and accelerating e-commerce demand
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NewsACT freighter salvage operation completed
Salvage teams have completed the removal of the ACT Airlines Boeing 747F that veered off Hong Kong International’s North runway into the sea on 20 October
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NewsHonouring brilliance at the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards
The 2025 Air Cargo News Awards recognised outstanding innovation and excellence across the industry, with LATAM Cargo taking the Cargo Airline of the Year title
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NewsHong Kong International re-opens North Runway
Hong Kong International has reopened its North Runway following repairs after a 747 freighter veered off the runway into the sea, killing two airport security workers
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NewsTwo dead in Hong Kong after 747 freighter excursion
Two Hong Kong International Airport security workers died after their patrol vehicle was struck by an ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter
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InsightsTranspacific trade: Carriers seek access routes to buoyant southeast region
The Transpacific trade lane has seen a shake-up this year with the rollout of tariffs and the end of the de minimis exemption, but what are the longer term implications?
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NewsHactl improves perishables handling with air-land fresh lane
Hactl has begun using a new air-land fresh lane for perishable goods and handled a consignment of Manila clams routed through Hong Kong
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InsightsHong Kong strives to stay on top
Hong Kong International (HKIA) showed why it is the world’s busiest cargo airport and, despite the challenges, the work it is putting in to stay top during the TIACA Executive Summit 2025
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NewsHactl makes progress on intelligent cargo thermal detection system
Hactl has begun phase two of the implementation of its intelligent cargo thermal detection system at SuperTerminal 1 within Hong Kong International Airport
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NewsHong Kong sees cargo grow in April despite tariffs
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to see cargo demand grow in April despite US tariffs kicking in at the start of the month
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NewsCathay Cargo celebrates HKIA’s achievement
As reported yesterday in Air Cargo News in a story headlined ACI ranks busiest air cargo gateways in 2024
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NewsACI ranks busiest air cargo gateways in 2024
Airports Council International (ACI) World, the airport trade association, has today (April 14) provided a first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports
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NewsCathay Cargo completes initial trials of Autonomous Electric Tractor at HKIA
Cargo handler Cathay Cargo Terminal, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Airways and located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), has completed an intensive trial of an Autonomous Electric Tractor (AET) at HKIA
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NewsHong Kong International cargo volumes continue to improve
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw its cargo volumes grow again in January after a strong 2024 and the start-up of its three-runway system
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NewsAAT expands its partnership with Hongkong Post
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), an air cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and a subsidiary of aviation solutions provider SATS, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Hongkong Post.
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NewsBumper year for cargo at Changi and Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Changi airports both reported a strong rebound in cargo volumes last year as they continued to benefit from returning passenger flights
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NewsAir Cargo News’ most read stories in 2024
2024 was a better than expected year for air cargo, according to many stakeholders in the industry. E-commerce and Red Sea-related sea to air demand helped push up volumes, although there were also plenty of challenges throughout the year. Not unexpectedly, the sale of DB Schenker, a milestone e-commerce flight ...
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NewsCMA CGM Air Cargo launches transpacific route with latest 777F
CMA CGM AIR Cargo 777-200F. Photo: CMA CGMCMA CGM Air Cargo has started a new transpacific route between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) using its recently delivered third Boeing 777-200 freighter operated by Atlas Air.The first commercial flight took place on August 25, connecting ...
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Preliminary report on Atlas Air Hong Kong incident released
The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong found a hydraulic system failure led to the emergency landing of an Atlas Air freighter at Hong Kong International (HKIA) in June.The preliminary report suggests that the incident on June 17 - classed as serious - was related to a "multiple ...