Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department responds to the loss of contact of Cathay Pacific's flight to London: has requested the airline to conduct a comprehensive investigation.

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11/07/2026
Recently, Cathay Pacific flight CX257 from Hong Kong to London briefly lost contact during the flight and was subsequently warned by NATO fighter jets, attracting attention. On July 10th, the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department's Public Relations Department responded to a Nandu N video reporter stating that the Civil Aviation Department has requested Cathay Pacific to take this matter seriously and submit a detailed report within a week to investigate the cause of the incident. Cathay Pacific is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation as required, including meeting with relevant crew members. Regarding the progress of the investigation into the incident, on July 10th, the Public Relations Department of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department told Nandu reporters that the department is aware of the situation and is highly concerned, and has requested Cathay Pacific to follow up seriously and submit an investigation report within a week. Preliminary information shows that the flight in question followed approved flight paths throughout the day. The flight then arrived safely at its destination as planned. The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has requested Cathay Pacific to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident, including the operation of the aircraft at the time, the settings of communication equipment, communication with local air traffic control units, and to submit a detailed report to investigate the cause of the incident. Cathay Pacific is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation as required, including meeting with relevant crew members. After receiving the relevant reports, the Civil Aviation Department will review them immediately and follow up accordingly with the airline.