HKAOA

Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

HK aviation set back by Swire Pacific mismanagement of @cathaypacific and failed restructuring in 2020.

Less than 70% of pre COVID capacity delivered in July.

Stalled recovery ❌
Aviation hub ❌

https://t.co/hJEUiuXb0q

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

@kjoules @AirEVthingTRNSP @cathaypacific @SingaporeAir As usual there is no explanation from CX for “100% flight capacity”.

In fact, @cathaypacific’s recovery has stalled. This Oct CX/UO achieved 6,292 departures from Hong Kong, which represents 76% of peak CX/UO/KA departures achieved in 2019.

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

@kjoules @AirEVthingTRNSP No surprise to anyone following @hkaoa.

@cathaypacific took tax payers money, shutdown an entire airline and lost thousands of frontline people, including 2,000 experienced pilots, when they slashed contracts.

It didn't have to be like this. Here is @SingaporeAir v CX:

[IFALPA @IFALPA]

@ALPAPilots Press Release: European Aviation Safety Chief Acknowledges Need for Two Pilots on the Flight Deck, Says Technology Enhancements Should Not Displace Pilots https://t.co/ZC8eNGyOWI #safetystartswith2 #onemeansnone

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

Every flight needs two pilots, at all times. RT if you agree. #SafetyStartsWith2

[Aaron Busch @tripperhead]

🇭🇰🇳🇿🧑‍✈️

Former Cathay Dragon pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity, 19-months after being taken hostage by the West Pupua National Liberation Army in the restive area of Papua in Indonesia.

https://t.co/FTuYfYbfdr

[Paul Weatherilt @PaulWeatherilt]

@CannixYau in @SCMPNews

The pandemic was hard but @cathaypacific hasn't been a good partner. Company leaders should have worked with staff and government to protect HK aviation and the company.

https://t.co/mmxd5MsIln

This is the result:

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

Safety wins when pilots speak with one voice, and we’re proud to stand with our colleagues around the world to stop single-pilot operations schemes. We’re committed to ending this threat to aviation safety before it gets cleared for takeoff. #SafetyStartsWith2 #ALPAASF

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

@cathaypacific failed to retain key staff and trails in the wake of competitors.

HK Aviation ❌
2/2

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

@SCMPNews
"The government said the bailout package was provided to @cathaypacific to safeguard the city’s position as an international aviation hub...."

But it has been a disaster:

1/2
https://t.co/rI3zlHDCJB

[IFALPA @IFALPA]

#SafetyStartsWith2 - IFALPA, @eu_cockpit, @ALPAPilots & the global pilot community agree - anything fewer than two pilots at the controls at all times introduces unnecessary safety risks, period. https://t.co/ZQv0kcOaRP via @AviationNews

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

While the FAA has continued to put safety before economics when it comes to reduced-crew operations (RCO), EASA is supporting manufacturers who are working toward an RCO aircraft certification pathway. Find out more in our new report: https://t.co/UbrqT3LNdB #SafetyStartsWith2

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

The impact of 2020 @cathaypacific restructuring.

Cathay left trailing in the wake of competitors that kept their frontline teams together.

HK Aviation ❌

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

HK aviation set back by Swire Pacific mismanagement of @cathaypacific and failed restructuring in 2020.

Less than 70% of pre COVID capacity delivered in July.

Stalled recovery ❌
Aviation hub ❌

https://t.co/hJEUiuXb0q

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

Reduced-crew operations could pose serious threats to the safety of flights, yet some manufacturers are working to make them the new reality. Pilots keep aviation safe. Learn more in our latest white paper on the issue: https://t.co/UGyuGipG3L

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

Alice Wu shilling for @cathaypacific, continues to mislead Hong Kong about its recovery, stalled at 70% since the Christmas cancellations.

Ofc, admitting this would mean acknowledging that CX restructuring has failed and has restricted the potential of HK's aviation sector.

[South China Morning Post @SCMPNews]

Alice Wu writes: “Cathay Pacific should not be scapegoat for Hong Kong’s aviation woes.” https://t.co/Rstxm7nHov
#CathayPacific #HongKong #SCMPOpinion

[IFALPA @IFALPA]

IFALPA is closely monitoring the developments related to the accident of Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2Z-2283. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the 58 passengers and four crew members onboard the aircraft. https://t.co/wur423W84Q

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

@CannixYau asks in @SCMPNews
"Are Hong Kong’s aviation hub ambitions hampered by @cathaypacific's pilot shortage...?"

Here to let you know that yes, CX is short of pilots and their recovery has been stalled for months

HK Aviation Hub ❌❌❌

https://t.co/4A6N4AZzyS

[Air Line Pilots Association @ALPAPilots]

Pilot labor leaders from around the world have sent Airbus CEO @GuillaumeFaury a letter that makes clear: technology alone can never replace the indispensable role of two pilots on the flight deck. https://t.co/I6deiYF38V #SafetyStartsWith2

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

The government bailout was not focused on maintaining HK aviation. It was used by managers to shore up Swire Pacific's control of @cathaypacific and HK aviation.

HK Aviation Hub ❌
Swire Pacific profits ✅
Directors' pay ✅

https://t.co/eUM9BEV8Bq

[HKAOA @HKAOA]

@SCMPNews

"HK gov required to implement policies to maintain the city’s status as a global and regional aviation hub".

Can't happen without:

✈️ Airport Workers
✈️ Flight Attendants
✈️ Pilots

Time for a gov inquiry into the actions of Swire Pacific managers @cathaypacific