Airlines

Cathay Pacific to order 32 new single-aisle Airbus aircraft

The Cathay Group announces its plans to buy up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo planes as it continues to invest in developing and modernizing its fleet and increasing flight connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. The Group is expected to have received up to more than 70 new aircraft.

By the time they are delivered in 2029, these planes will be a part of the fleets of Cathay Pacific and HK Express, which mostly fly to locations in China and other parts of Asia.

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“We are committed to investing in the long-term future of the Group and the Hong Kong international aviation hub, which is expected to grow exponentially with the operation of the Three-Runway System,” Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said.

In order to better serve Cathay Pacific and HK Express, we have been able to strengthen the growth of our regional and Chinese Mainland networks.

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“We are dedicated to investing in our customers‘ experiences as we work to realise our aim of becoming one of the top service companies in the world. These aircraft have the most recent technical advancements to give our passengers a journey that is quieter, more pleasant, and more fuel-efficient.

The Group has already taken possession of 13 of the 32 A321neos that it ordered in 2017. This purchase intention will add 32 single-aisle Airbus aircraft to the Group’s fleet.

Airlines

A 17-yr boy was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat, causing multiple flight diversions and delays.

Mumbai police have detained a 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh who allegedly issued bomb threats to multiple international flights via social media. According to the police, the minor made the threats to settle a financial dispute by framing another person.

The incident began on Monday night when a New York-bound Air India flight, originally departing from Mumbai, had to be diverted to New Delhi after receiving a bomb threat. The flight was later rescheduled. That same evening, two other international flights operated by IndiGo, heading to Jeddah and Muscat, also received similar threats, causing delays of several hours.

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The investigation revealed that all three threats originated from posts made by the minor from Chhattisgarh, leading to his detention. He was subsequently handed over to the local Juvenile Justice Board. The Mumbai police found that the boy had used the name and picture of another individual, also from Chhattisgarh, to create a fake social media account and issue the threats. The intention, according to the police, was to frame the other person and settle a score over a financial disagreement.

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The situation escalated on Tuesday, when a total of seven flights, including one bound for the United States, received similar threats through a social media handle. Security agencies initiated counter-terrorist drills at various airports to ensure safety. Further investigation into the minor’s actions and motivations is ongoing.