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SUN · 2026-07-05 · 03:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0705-90115
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NSR-2026-0705-90115News Report·EN·Human Interest

Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke while landing in Hong Kong

A Cathay Pacific flight, CX624, from Bengaluru, India, emitted smoke upon landing at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday. The smoke was attributed to an overheating air-conditioning system on the A330 aircraft.

Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-05 · 03:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke while landing in Hong Kong
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A Cathay Pacific flight, CX624, from Bengaluru, India, emitted smoke upon landing at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday. The smoke was attributed to an overheating air-conditioning system on the A330 aircraft. The incident occurred at 9:53 am, and the smoke dissipated shortly after landing as the system cooled. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. A preliminary police investigation confirmed the source of the smoke. This is the second reported smoke incident involving a Cathay Pacific flight in recent months.

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In a separate incident last January, a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin.

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No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.

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Cathay Pacific flight CX624 from Bengaluru emitted smoke while landing in Hong Kong on Sunday.

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The smoke originated from an overheating air-conditioning system on board the A330 aircraft.

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A Cathay Pacific Airways flight arriving in Hong Kong from India was seen emitting smoke on Sunday after an on board air-conditioning system overheated, with no injuries reported.Flight CX624 from Bengaluru landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 9.53am, when smoke was reported on the A330 aircraft.A preliminary police investigation found the smoke originated from the overheating air-conditioning system, and it dissipated shortly after landing as the system cooled.All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported, according to the force.The South China Morning Post has contacted Cathay Pacific and the Civil Aviation Department for comment.In a separate incident last January, a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin shortly after take-off. The aircraft later returned in accordance with standard procedures.
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