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On Monday, October 20, 2025, a Boeing 747 cargo plane operated by ACT Airlines for Emirates skidded off Hong Kong International Airport's north runway during landing, crashing into the sea and striking a security patrol vehicle. Two airport security workers died, and all four crew members were rescued and hospitalized. The north runway remains closed as investigations continue.
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At the Dubai Airshow, Flydubai announced a shift from Boeing to Airbus for its fleet expansion, ordering A321neos. Emirates placed a $38 billion order for Boeing 777X aircraft, amid delays. The event highlights regional growth and strategic airline investments.
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On December 30, 2025, Ocean Infinity will resume a 55-day intermittent seabed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in a targeted Indian Ocean area. The Boeing 777 vanished in 2014 with 239 aboard. Previous multinational searches, including a 2018 Ocean Infinity effort, failed to locate the wreckage. The search operates on a no-find, no-fee basis.