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Hong Kong experienced a less severe typhoon, Tapah, which caused flight cancellations, minor injuries, and disruptions. Authorities issued early warnings, enabling a smoother response. The storm made landfall in Guangdong, prompting evacuations and closures across southern China. The city’s preparedness helped mitigate damage and maintain normalcy.
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A UK woman with a mobility scooter was denied boarding on a Qantas flight to New Zealand, sparking a six-month dispute over whether her device qualifies as a mobility aid. The incident highlights ongoing airline restrictions on lithium batteries and accessibility standards.
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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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A Boeing 747 operated by ACT Airlines from Dubai skidded after landing in Hong Kong, colliding with a patrol car that fell into the sea. Two workers died, while the four crew members were unharmed. Investigations are ongoing, with weather and runway conditions initially deemed normal.
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In October 2025, multiple aviation incidents occurred: a fatal ultralight crash near Denver killed two pilots; a Boeing 747 cargo plane overran a runway in Hong Kong, killing two ground staff; and an American Airlines regional flight made an emergency return to Omaha due to a cockpit communication failure. Investigations are ongoing into causes and safety protocols.
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A Boeing 747 operated by ACT Airlines from Dubai skidded off Hong Kong's north runway during landing, colliding with a patrol vehicle and plunging into the sea. Two airport workers died, while four crew members were unharmed. Investigations are ongoing, with weather and mechanical factors yet to be determined.
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A Boeing 747 cargo plane operated by ACT Airlines from Dubai veered off the runway after landing in Hong Kong on October 20, colliding with a security vehicle that fell into the sea, killing two workers. The aircraft was destroyed but all crew survived. The cause remains under investigation.