Search archive          Sign up for our Newsletters          Aviation Jobs
Latest Aviation News  |  Industry & Technology  |  Air Transport  |  MRO & Support  |  Aircraft Interiors  |  Editorials  |  Events Calendar  |  About UsFR
 
Aviation News Plane skids off Hong Kong runway in heavy rain

Plane skids off Hong Kong runway in heavy rain

AFP
24 MAY 2017 | 178 words

A plane veered off the runway at Hong Kong airport Wednesday after heavy rain lashed the area, forcing the temporary closure of the airstrip and delaying scores of flights.

The China Eastern Airlines flight from Nanjing, which had 141 people on board, skidded onto a grass area as it was taxiing to the gate, Hong Kong's Airport Authority said.

Two passengers reported feeling unwell and were sent to hospital, the authority said.

The runway -- one of two at the airport -- was temporarily shuttered, delaying 109 flights, both incoming and outgoing, the authority said, with local media reporting heavy stacking over the storm-soaked city.

Hong Kong, a major transport hub for Asia, issued this year's first "black rainstorm warning" -- the highest of three heavy rain signals -- before midday Wednesday, which saw several schools closed for the afternoon.

Around 150 mm of rain has been recorded at the airport since early Wednesday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.

 
Top stories
22 DEC 2020
EasyJet delays delivery of 22 Airbus A320neo EasyJet delays delivery of 22 Airbus A320neo
EasyJet has delayed delivery of new Airbus planes, the British no-frills airline announced Tuesday, as the coronavirus pandemic destroys demand for air travel.A total ... Continue Reading
17 DEC 2020
Shareholders back Norwegian Air rescue plan Shareholders back Norwegian Air rescue plan
Shareholders of struggling low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle on Thursday backed a rescue plan that includes debt conversion, a new share issue and reduction ... Continue Reading
04 DEC 2020
Boeing scores first 737 MAX order since grounding Boeing scores first 737 MAX order since grounding
Boeing on Thursday picked up its first major order for the 737 MAX since the aircraft was grounded for 20 months following two fatal ... Continue Reading
09 DEC 2021
The world's first Airbus A320 freighter takes off
09 DEC 2021
NYCO signs a major strategic agreement with Air France to develop sustainable aircraft lubricants
09 DEC 2021
New long-term agreement between Safran and SIAEC on CFM International's LEAP engines
09 DEC 2021
Boeing to add two 737-800BCF conversion lines at STAECO's facility in China
09 DEC 2021
Sabena Aerospace to take over several maintenance activities from Lufthansa Technik
Top stories
 
Latest News     Industry & Technology     Air Transport     MRO & Support     Aircraft Interiors     Editorials
© 2024 Le Journal de l'Aviation - All rights reserved