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This guide breaks down the logging rules in a practical way, based on your role and flying scenario, so you always know what needs to be recorded in your logbook. Why Accurate Logging Matters The HKCAD requires all commercial pilots to maintain the CAD 407 Personal Flying Log Book. An
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Looking for the best digital pilot logbook in Hong Kong? Aviato helps airline pilots log flights in seconds, verify records, and stay check-ready. Built by pilots, for pilots. Flying in Hong Kong’s Busy Airspace Airline pilots in Hong Kong operate in one of the most dynamic and demanding aviation
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Cathay Pacific is accelerating a bold post-pandemic rebuild, targeting a 100‑destination network by leveraging Hong Kong’s gateway position between East and West. The carrier is ramping up premium-focused growth on high-demand routes to Europe, North America, and fast-growing Southeast Asian markets—doubling down on efficiency to fend off
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Chinese airlines are paying roughly $22 million a year to transit Russian airspace on Amsterdam routes, underscoring how efficiency can trump geopolitics in global aviation. The northern corridor cuts hours off flight times versus southern alternatives, helping Chinese carriers keep costs and schedules competitive while providing Russia with steady ATC
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Qatar Airways is reshaping its short- and medium-haul strategy with high-capacity, all-economy Airbus A321neos, a notable shift for a carrier known for premium cabins. Deployed on price-sensitive routes across the Middle East, South Asia, and select European cities, these jets let the airline compete with low-cost rivals while feeding its
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Korean Air will reintroduce its Airbus A380 superjumbos to Europe in 2025, restoring service to one of the continent’s busiest airports after an 11-year absence. The move highlights the enduring relevance of the world’s largest passenger jet as global travel demand surges. The carrier confirmed that its double-deck
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Lufthansa is pivoting beyond gateways like New York and Los Angeles, exploring selective expansion into secondary US cities to capture underserved demand for nonstop transatlantic travel. Lower fees, less congestion, and lighter competition promise stronger margins, though success will hinge on careful, year-round route planning. If executed well, the move
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Australia’s domestic network spans a continent, and some transcontinental legs now rival medium-haul international flights. Westbound sectors like Brisbane–Perth can stretch to about 6 hours 10 minutes, with Sydney–Perth and Melbourne–Perth close behind—lengthened by seasonal jet streams. Qantas leans on A330s with lie-flat Business, Virgin
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United’s Boeing 777 isn’t just for long-haul. The airline regularly drops the widebody onto high-demand domestic routes—think hub-to-hub trunk lines and mainland–Hawaii—to boost capacity, move aircraft into position, keep crews current, and carry more cargo. For travelers, that can mean Polaris lie-flats and Premium Plus
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Alaska Airlines is facing criticism after offering just $50 for a suitcase torn apart in transit, dismissing the damage as “ordinary handling.” The episode spotlights a wider industry pattern of low initial payouts, limited liability rules, and compensation that often rises only under public pressure—putting customer trust and airline
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SAS is gearing up for its most ambitious summer in years, boosting seat capacity by 20% for 2026 as it emerges from restructuring and bets on sustained travel demand. With added frequencies and new routes across Europe and select North American markets—anchored by stronger Nordic hub connectivity—the carrier
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Airlines are reshaping global and domestic networks this week, unveiling long-haul links across Asia-Pacific and Europe while low-cost carriers plug regional gaps with new point-to-point routes. Dedicated cargo services ramp up to meet e-commerce demand, winter seasonal launches signal resilient leisure appetite, and fresh codeshares extend connectivity without heavy capital