Hong Kong to probe mid-air close call involving two cargo planes taking off from airport

[HKFP] - 03/1/2025

A mid-air close call between two cargo planes taking off from Hong Kong’s airport on Thursday has triggered an investigation, authorities said Friday, removing air traffic control personnel from frontline duty. The incident occurred on Thursday around 7 am (Wednesday 2300 GMT) when two aircraft (…)



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