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Cathay Pacific Plane Makes Emergency Landing in China

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX255 had to make an emergency landing in Chongqing, China, on April 23rd.

The plane, flying from Hong Kong, China, to London, United Kingdom, was diverted after the oil pressure in one of the engines dropped.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 248 passengers remained safe.


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Cathay Pacific Plane Returns to Hong Kong due to Technical Issue

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-379 had to return and make an emergency landing at Chek Lap Kok Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China, on April 12th.

The Boeing 777-300 was en-route to Dusseldorf, Germany, when it had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported some technical issue with the in-flight entertainment system.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 269 passengers and 18 crew member onboard remained safe.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.


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Cathay Pacific Plane Returns to Hong Kong

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-92 had to make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on April 6th.

The plane took off for Anchorage, Alaska, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a low oil pressure indication in one of the engines.

The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.


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Cathay Pacific Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-469 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on April 6th.

The Airbus A330-300 plane was flying from Taipei, Taiwan, when the pilot declared emergency due to hydraulic problems.

The plane landed safely. There were 320 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.


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Cathay Pacific Flight Diverts to Istanbul Atatürk Airport

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-234 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey, on March 1st.

The plane, en-route from Milan–Malpensa Airport, Italy, to Hong Kong, China, was diverted after the crew decided to shut down an engine due to loss of engine oil.

The Boeing 777-300 plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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London-bound Cathay Pacific Flight Returns to India after Bird Strike

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-37 had to return and make an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, India, on October 30.

The Boeing 747-400, en-route to Heathrow Airport, London, had to make an emergency landing due to bird strike.

The plane landed uneventfully.

Everyone aboard remained safe.


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Cathay Pacific Plane Diverts to Indonesia due to Engine Shut Down

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-170 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Bali, Indonesia, on September 25.

The Airbus A330-300, flying from Perth, Australia, to Hong Kong, China, diverted after its right engine started emitting flames and sparks, causing vibration. The crew decided to shut the engine down for a safe landing.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 254 passengers and 13 crew members remained safe.


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Cathay Pacific Plane Diverts to US Military Airport in Alaska

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX884 had to divert and make an emergency landing at a U.S. military airport in Shemya, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, on July 29.

The Boeing Co 777-300ER, en-route from Hong Kong, China, to Los Angeles, California, had to be diverted after it was filled with smoke.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 276 passengers and 18 crew members remained safe.

Cathay Pacific Flight Diverts to Urumqi after Air Steward Suffers Stroke Mid-air

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX289 had to make an emergency landing in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, on May 7.

The flight was heading from Hong Kong to Frankfurt when a Singaporean air steward Vincent Chee suffered a stroke. The plane was then diverted to Urumqi where it made a safe emergency landing.

Chee was rushed to hospital while the flight resumed with a 4 hour delay.

Authorities confirmed that Chee had died on May 12.


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Boarding Bridge Collapses in Hong Kong

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 in Hong Kong China with 262 aboard was scheduled to fly from Hong Kong to Nagoya.

After all the passengers had boarded, the rear boarding bridge collapsed, ripping the door off the A330. Passengers were able to exit via the first class bridge.

Passengers had to take another flight.

All rear bridges used at the airport are suspended pending inspection. The incident is under investigation.

One technician was injured.


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Cathay Pacific Flight Diverts to Wuhan China


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Contact photographer Andy Egloff

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-367ER en route from Hong Kong International Airport to Heathrow
Where: Wuhan China
When: Dec 9 2012
Who: 235 passengers, 12 crew
Why: The flight was en route when the captain detected smoke in the cockpit at 1:45 a.m.. The pilot diverted to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. The flight landed at 2:07 a.m. with emergency services on standby, nine fire engines, three ambulances.

Passengers disembarked by stairs. No injuries were reported.

Alternative transportation was provided.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department will be investigating


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Cathay Pacific Makes Emergency Landing

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER en route from Hong Kong to Los Angeles
Where: Anchorage
When: Nov 22, 2012
Who: 288 passengers and 18 crew
Why: While en route, the Cathay Pacific developed a pressurization problem and had to make an emergency landing in Alaska. There were no injuries. When the pressurization problem developed, oxygen masks were deployed.

Cathay Pacific and the Civil Aviation Department will be investigating.

Passengers were provided hotel accommodations and an alternative flight.

The cause of the pressurization problem is speculated to be a malfunctioning valve in the air system

Airborne Medical Emergencies Abound


I doubt that April is any worse a month for medical emergencies, but just to give you a snapshot at how common it is—at least this past week—

  • April 5 American Airlines New York to Buenos Aires Diverted to Caracas Venezuela with a sick man-
  • April 6 (April 5-6) Cathay Pacific Chicago-Hong Kong An undisclosed medical emergency occurred; flight diverted to Anchorage for the medical emergency. (The flight had a second diversion, probably for a crew change before arriving at their destination.)
  • April 7 Air New Zealand London to LAX A diabetic ten year old boy received assistance from crew as pilots diverted to Minneapolis. The boy was hospitalized in Minneapolis.
  • April 8 Egyptair Cairo to Nigeria Infant became ill; crew returned to Cairo and made a safe landing. The infant was hospitalized.
  • April 9 Delta Japan- Honolulu passenger suffered an attack 2 hours outside of Honolulu; cabin crew and nurse/passenger attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation but pronounced DOA.
  • April 10 LAN Airlines Santiago to Arica male passenger suffered a stroke. A doctor provided first aid; Flight diverted to Copiapo where the passenger was hospitalized.

In George’s Point of View

These medical incidents really don’t differ from how many we usually see–maybe its just spring fever, but I’m just sayin’…make sure you’re a-ok before you set foot on board!


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Boeing 777 Engine Shut down, Returns to Hong Kong


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Contact photographer Hualiang liao

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 en route from Hong Kong to Toronto,ON
Where: Taipei
When: Mar 15th 2012
Who: 275 passengers
Why: While en route, the left engine developed problems and had to be shut down. Pilots returned to Hong Kong where they made a safe landing. A replacement jet was provided.

Engine Two afire on Cathay Pacific Airbus


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Contact photographer Bui Tuan Khiem

What: Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 en route from Singapore (Singapore) to Jakarta
Where: Singapore
When: May 16th 2011
Who: 136 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the right engine developed problems. Twenty minutes into the flight, the plane started to shake, and the plane was “plunged into darkness.” There was a stall in the #2 engine, which banged twice and filled the cabin with the scent of burning. Passengers prayed aloud.

Captain Bradley Chic shut down the affected engine.The crew reported the emergency and returned to Changi Airport to make a safe landing with emergency vehicles on standby.

Passengers disembarked normally, after which they joined hands in the airport and shared a prayer.
Six fire vehicles put out a fire in the right engine.


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Cathay Pacific Diverts to Karaganda


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Contact photographer Co van den Heuvel

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 en route from Amsterdam to Hong Kong
Where: Karaganda
When: Nov 28 2010
Who: 306 passengers and 20 crew
Why: While en route, the cabin suffered a loss of pressure. Oxygen masks were released and the crew descended to a lower altitude as they diverted to Karaganda Kazakhstan. The plane landed at the nearest airport, and were served breakfast aboard the plane while “emergency visa exemptions” were secured for the passengers. Hours later, passengers were taken to hotels to await the arrival of another flight.

Cathay Pacific confirmed the air pressure problem related to outflow valve assemblies they are replacing on their fleet.

George’s Point of View


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Boeing, Cathay Pacific Airways Finalize Contract for Six 777-300ERs

SEATTLE, Sept. 22 — Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier has exercised existing purchase rights for six additional Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range).

The six new airplanes, with an estimated value of US$1.6 billion at Boeing list prices, will increase Cathay Pacific’s 777-300ER future fleet from 30 to 36.
Cathay Pacific, one of the world’s largest operators of the popular jetliner, also operates 12 Boeing 777-300s and five 777-200s.

“Cathay Pacific is a valued long-time Boeing customer. The global reach of Cathay Pacific’s 777 fleet showcases the airplane’s exceptional performance features and its passenger appeal around the world,” said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This additional commitment from a world-class operator like Cathay Pacific is a testament to the greater efficiency, economics and reliability of the 777-300ER.”

Cathay Pacific first announced its selection of the 777-300ER in 2005. This announcement is Cathay Pacific’s fourth increase in its acquisition plans for the long-range jetliner.

“We are very pleased to confirm this purchase of six more Boeing 777-300ERs – a superb aircraft that already has significantly enhanced our operations on key long-haul routes,” said Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler. “We have been very impressed by the operating economics of these aircraft, while their high efficiency has resulted in a reduced environmental impact. As we continue to enhance our fleet, the 777-300ER will play a crucial role in our operations in the years to come.”
The Boeing 777 is the world’s most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane. The 777-300ER extends the 777 family’s span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market.

Boeing incorporated several performance enhancements for the 777-300ER, extending its range and payload capabilities. Excellent performance during flight testing, combined with engine efficiency improvements and design changes that reduce drag and airplane weight, contributed to the increased capability.

In addition to Boeing 777s, Cathay Pacific operates 47 747-400s in both passenger and cargo versions. The airline also has ordered 10 Boeing 747-8 Freighters. The highly efficient new cargo airplane will augment the airline’s fleet of 25 747 Freighters used to connect Hong Kong to a wide range of international markets.
Sixty-one customers around the world have ordered more than 1,100 777s.


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Cathay Pacific Flight Delay


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Contact photographer Co van den Heuvel

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 en route from London to Hong Kong
Where: London
When: Sep 11 2010
Why: After takeoff, the cabin did not pressurize. The pilot returned to London and made a safe landing and repairs.


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Dirty Fuel Contaminated Cathay Airbus

What: Cathay Pacific Airbus SAS A330
Where: Hong Kong
When: April 13
Who: 57 injured
Why: On approach to Hong Kong International Airport on April 13 2010, one Rolls Royce engine stalled and the other was left with only 70 percent power. The flight landed, popping 6 tires.

The investigation uncovered that the last fueling was 24,400 kilograms of fuel from the Juanda International Airport, which left fine spherical particles throughout the fuel system of the Cathay Pacific plane. The fueling system at Juanda International Airport had been recommissioned, but in a manner that did not follow industry protocol.


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Cathay Pacific Lands in Amsterdam with one engine down


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Contact photographer Peter Kesternich

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 en route from Hong Kong to Amsterdam
Where: Amsterdam
When: Jun 27th 2010, 6:35 am
Who: 377 passengers and 20 crew
Why: On landing in Amsterdam, one of the plane’s four engines developed a problem and was shut down. The flight made a safe landing in Amsterdam on three engines. A replacement engine was flown in to Amsterdam to repair the plane.

George’s Point of View


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Canada: Cathay Pacific Airbus Bomb Hoax, Fighter Escort


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Contact photographer Gary Claridge-king

What: Cathay Pacific Airbus A340-300 en route from Hong Kong (China) to Vancouver,BC
Where: Canada
When: May 15th 2010
Who: 280 passengers
Why: While the flight was en route, the airline received a phone call that there was a bomb aboard. Over Canada, two Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets escorted the flight to Vancouver where it landed safely and was taxied to a remote location.

On examination, no bombs were found.


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Cathay Pacific Airbus Loses Both Engines


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Contact photographer Yunjin Lee – Korea

What: Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 en route from from Surabaya Indonesia to Hong Kong
Where: Hong Kong
When: April 13 2010
Who: 309 passengers and 14 crew
Why: On approach to Hong Kong, the flight developed engine failure in one engine which was shut down, and the other engine failed on landing. On the runway, brakes overheated, caught fire, and the tires went flat.

Passengers evacuated the plane via emergency chutes; seven were injured though only five hospitalized. (Other reports indicate 8 admitted to hospital.)


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Toilet Diversion


Pictured: interior of a Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A330-343X
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Contact photographer Simon Mok

What: Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 en route from Riyadh Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong
Where: Mumbai
When: Nov 17th 2009
Who: 278 passengers
Why: While en route, all ten toilets on the flight became clogged, and the flight had to divert to Mumbai. Apparently, Cathay Pacific has had this problem on other Airbus A340-300s, as passengers dispose of everything from medicine bottles to stuffed animals in the airline toilets. They have requested assistance from Airbus to help come up with a solution.


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On Board Smoke Diverts Cathay Pacific to Fukuoka Japan


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Contact Photographer Ruud Brinks

What: Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 en route from Hong Kong China to Sapporo Japan
Where: Fukuoka
When: Jul 19th 2009
Who: 398 on board
Why: After smoke filled the cabin, the flight diverted to Fukuoka Japan. The smoke was attributed to an air conditioning leak which was repaired so that the flight was continued less than four hours later.


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Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z

Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z

On June 15, 1972, over Pleiku, South Vietnam, a bomb inside a cosmetics case placed under a seat exploded. The plane crashed in a wooded area. All 71 passengers and 10 crew aboard the Convair CV-880-22M-21 were killed. A police officer, Somchai Chaiyasut, whose fiancée and seven year old daughter were aboard was charged with the premeditated murder of everyone aboard because Chaiyasut had taken out three travel insurance policies on his fiancée and daughter. He was declared not guilty due to lack of evidence. He sued the insurance companies and received 5.5 million but died of cancer in 1985.

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