The Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation of Metrojet Limited has recently supported an aircraft evaluation on a third-party Gulfstream G650 aircraft in Guangzhou and Shanghai, China. The in-depth evaluation was completed in 3 days by a team of G650 licensed CAMO engineers from the Metrojet Hong Kong headquarters. The aircraft evaluation involved airworthiness review, doc...
Airbus delivered its first Airbus A321neo to the low-cost carrier HK Express, a member of Cathay Pacific Group based in Hong Kong. This milestone marks the first of 16 A321neo aircraft for HK Express and features the airline’s latest livery, with vibrant shades of purple and white. In addition, the aircraft’s winglets and empennage spots an “e” shaped journey symb...
Hong Kong International Airport selected SITA to provide a carbon management platform to monitor data on carbon emissions across the airport environment, helping to track key performance indicators as the airport progresses towards its net zero carbon goal. SITA carbon management platform, to be fully deployed by summer 2023, will collect and aggregate data on carbon emissions from a var...
Greater Bay Airlines and Boeing announced an order for 15 737-9 airplanes. The agreement also includes a commitment for five 787 Dreamliners to support GBA's long-term plan to launch international long-haul service. The new Hong Kong-based carrier said the 737-9 will form the backbone of its future fleet as it seeks to operate more flights between Hong Kong and major c...
The MRO station of Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited successfully completed five Gulfstream aircraft base checks in October, further affirming its leading position in Hong Kong as the Gulfstream Authorised Warranty Facility. During the month, multiple “C” inspections and an engine change were performed on five separate Gulfstream aircraft. The aircraft were completed...
The Third Runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was officially commissioned, marking a key milestone of the airport’s expansion into a Three-runway System (3RS). The commissioning ceremony, held at the new Integrated Airport Centre of HKIA, was officiated by Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Yin...
Metrojet received its second successful renewal of the IS-BAO Stage 3 certification for another three-year period through to 2025. IS-BAO is a set of safety standards developed by the International Business Aviation Council establishing a framework for effective safety and operational processes, providing tools to facilitate the implementation of best practices, and delivering...
EHang has signed a MoU regarding the potential partnership with HAECO Group. Two parties plan to cooperate in multiple areas such as manufacturing and assembly, continued airworthiness, digital platforms, aircraft maintenance, and talent training. The focus is to co-develop systems and solutions that cater to the needs of continued airworthiness and after-sales maintenance services in prepara...
Cathay Pacific and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on a new integrated course for Cathay Pacific’s Cadet Pilot training programme that will cultivate local aviation industry talent and develop Hong Kong as a hub for aviation training. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Augustus Tang and PolyU Council Chairman Dr Lam Tai-fai welcomed...
Following an increase in the cargo dedication of Cathay Pacific throughout the pandemic and beyond, the award-winning airline’s hub, Hong Kong International Airport, has been recognised for its cargo proficiency. The international airport was named the world’s busiest cargo airport, as well carrying the most tonnage for 2021, beating last year’s top-ranking Memphis Internati...
Cathay Pacific operated the very first commercial flight to land at the new Third Runway of the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The landing of flight CX3251 from Shanghai (Pudong), operated by our Boeing 747-400F freighter, at 08:27 local time on 8 July 2022 was conducted as part of the operation familiarisation on the Third Runway. This allows stakeholders from the aviation community to b...
Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com) is honoured to have been awarded the Caring Company 2021/22 logo by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). The award is in recognition of Metrojet's efforts towards social responsibility and commitment to its employees, the community, and the environment. Being the longest-serving business jet operator in Hong Kong, Metrojet has initiated a...
