![Mainland start-up vies for Hong Kong AOC](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hong-kong-airlines.jpg)
Hong Kong’s roster of major passenger airlines could soon swell to five, following revelations that a mainland start-up has applied for an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). In recent days, the island’s Civil Aviation Department revealed that a submission from Greater Bay Airlines was made to the agency last month, confirming that the bid is still
![US Airlines U-turn on Hong Kong services](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/hong-kong-airport-nov14-rf-5k5.jpg)
Airlines are suspending flights into Hong Kong following the announcement that pilots and aircrew flying into the city will face mandatory COVID-19 testing.
![Cathay Pacific eyeing outback ‘boneyard’: Report](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cathaypacific.jpg)
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is considering shifting some of its long-haul planes to desert storage facilities, according to numerous reports.
![Cathay Pacific receives $5bn bailout from Hong Kong government](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AA-B-LXK-Cathay-A350-1000-3-1-of-1_1170-770x420.jpg)
The government of Hong Kong will take a minority stake in Cathay Pacific as it agrees to bail out the airline to the tune of $5 billion. Cathay Pacific and its parent company Swire Pacific also announced that they plan to raise HK$39 billion ($5 billion) in new capital. Hong Kong’s flag carrier has struggled
![Hong Kong Airlines given five-day deadline to improve finances](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Hong-Kong-Airlines.jpg)
Hong Kong Airlines has reassured passengers it is operating as normal despite local authorities imposing a five-day deadline to improve its finances.
![Cathay Pacific planning capacity cuts in 2020: reports](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AIRBUS-A350-900-CATHAY-PACIFIC-HKG-DEC16-RF-5K5A4150.jpg)
Cathay Pacific has outlined plans to reduce capacity by 1.4 per cent in 2020 amid the ongoing impact of the demonstrations in Hong Kong, media reports say.