Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department: Requires Cathay Pacific to conduct a comprehensive review of communication interruption incidents.

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department announced on July 9 that there was a brief communication interruption incident between a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow and the air traffic control unit it passed through on July 4. The Civil Aviation Department expressed high concern and has requested Cathay Pacific to follow up rigorously and submit an investigation report within a week. Preliminary information indicates that the flight in question followed approved flight paths throughout the day. The flight later arrived safely at its destination as planned. The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has requested Cathay Pacific to comprehensively review the incident, including the operation of the aircraft at that time, the settings of communication equipment, communication with the local air traffic control unit, and to submit a detailed report to identify the cause of the incident. Cathay Pacific is conducting a comprehensive review, including meeting with relevant crew members as required. The Civil Aviation Department will conduct a review upon receiving the relevant report and will work with the airline to follow up appropriately.