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Newsweek
7 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Map Shows How Chinese Planes Nearly Collided in Russian Airspace
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two Chinese airliners narrowly avoided colliding in early July, after what a pilot appeared to not follow air traffic control instructions, almost resulting in disaster. A Newsweek map traces the flight paths of the aircraft involved in the incident, which occurred high above Tuva—a southern Siberian region bordering Mongolia. At the center of the mishap was an Air China Airbus A350, flight CA967, on route from Shanghai to Milan. The July 6 event began when the Air China jet unexpectedly maneuvered into the path of another Chinese plane. The confusion appeared to have originated when the pilot was given instructions along with two other Chinese planes flying northwest of CA967, according to the South China Morning Post. An Airbus A321 of Air China prepares to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on April 16, 2025. An Airbus A321 of Air China prepares to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on April 16, 2025. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images In a radio recording that circulated on Chinese social media, a Russian air traffic controller is heard instructing a Hainan Airlines jet and a second China Airlines plane to maintain an altitude of 36,000 feet. The authenticity of the recording could not be independently verified by Newsweek. At around 9:40 a.m. local time, CA967 climbed unexpectedly from 34,100 feet to 36,000 feet within 15 minutes, according to Flightradar24 data. The pilot did not ask for air traffic control to approve the maneuver. This sudden ascent brought the Air China jet into the path of a Boeing 767 cargo plane, flight CSS12, flying from Budapest, Hungary, to Ezhou, China. The two aircraft came within about 400 feet of each other—well below the internationally accepted 1,000-foot minimum. Audio from the cockpit captured the cargo plane's pilot noting the unexpected presence of the Air China jet directly ahead, prompting the Russian controller to order immediate evasive maneuvers for both flights. The close encounter also triggered both planes' Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems, a last-resort automated alert designed to prevent midair collisions. When the Air China pilot radioed to ask about the cause of the alert, the controller pressed: "Are you climbing with instruction or without instruction? Confirm, please." The Air China pilot replied: "No, thank you," which has drawn widespread commentary on Chinese social media. The South China Morning Post reported that the two pilots communicated further with the Air China pilot appearing to blame a Russian air traffic controller for the incident, saying instructions had left pilots "confused". A similar scare played out over the United States just days later. On Friday, a Delta Air Lines passenger jet flying from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, was forced to execute a hard turn to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. The Delta pilot expressed surprise that Minot Air Force Base, which has a radar, had not put out a notification about the flight. An Air Force spokesperson told Newsweek the service was "looking into the matter."
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
For Delta, Trans-Pacific Revenue Climbs While Domestic Falls
A Delta Airbus A350-941 lands at Shanghai on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Hector Retamal) Delta Air Lines said that in the second quarter, revenue grew, premium revenue grew and international revenue grew, especially trans-Pacific revenue, enabling the carrier to restore its practice of making a full-year forecast. The forecast was for earnings this year of between $5.25 and $6.25 a share, which is down from the $7.35 per share it forecast in January. Following the April quarter, Delta and its peers declined to issue forecasts, given all the questions engendered by an unsteady economy, tariffs and traffic declines in sectors, including domestic, Canada and some Europe to U.S. markets. For early traders on Wall Street, the restoration of a forecast, even if it has declined, was a positive sign, with shares up 10% in pre-market trading. For the second quarter, revenue was $15.51 billion, up about 1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Net income was $2.13 billion or $3.27 a share, up from $1.3 billion or $2,01 a share, in the same quarter a year earlier. Delta results, the first from the airline industry for the second quarter, continued a trend of increased revenue from premium segments along with diminished revenue from domestic coach. In its earnings release, Delta said 'High margin revenue streams contributed 59% of total revenue, underpinning Delta's differentiated business model. Premium revenue continued to outpace main cabin, growing 5% percent on a year-over-year basis.' American Express remuneration was $2 billion, up 10% year-over-year. International revenue grew 2%, with Pacific revenue up 11% and transatlantic revenue up 2%, exceeding the record 2024 levels. The carrier launched service between its Salt Lake City hub and Seoul-Incheon, hub for Delta partner Korean Air, opening a new gateway between the U.S. and Asia But domestic revenue fell 1% to $9.3 billion. 'Through the quarter, demand trends stabilized at levels that are flat to last year and we continued to see resilience in our diverse, high-margin revenue streams,' said Delta President Glen Hauenstein in a prepared statement. Looking ahead, Hauenstein said, "For the September quarter, we expect total revenue to be flat to up 4% compared to the prior year, with unit revenue trends expected to improve through the second half of the year as we continue to adjust capacity and the industry further rationalizes supply."
CNBC
07-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets set to climb after U.S. Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged
A screen showing the Shanghai composite index (top), Shenzhen component index (C) and Beijing stock exchange 50 index (bottom) in Jing'an district in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. Hector Retamal | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly climb, tracking Wall Street gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve expectedly kept rates unchanged. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 is set to open higher, with the futures contract in Chicago at 37,010 while its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 36,960, against the index's last close of 36,779.66. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 22,466, higher than HSI's last close of 22,691.88. Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is set to rise with futures standing at 8,188, up from the index's close of 8,178.3. The Federal Open Market Committee held its benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a range between 4.25% to 4.5%, where it has been since December. The decision was largely expected. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned in his press conference that if the significant tariff hikes already announced remain at current levels, they could lead to a slowdown in economic growth and an uptick in long-term inflation. Investors are also eagerly waiting for updates on the upcoming U.S.-China trade talks. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart are set to meet in Switzerland this week to address trade and economic issues. U.S. futures were relatively unchanged on the heels of the expected Federal Reserve's decision even as it highlighted rising inflation and unemployment risks. S&P 500 futures traded down by 0.1%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 42 points, or 0.1%. Overnight stateside, the three major averages closed higher. The S&P 500 rose during choppy trading, adding 0.43% to close at 5,631.28 while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.27% to end at 17,738.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 284.97 points, or 0.70%, and settled at 41,113.97. — CNBC's Pia Singh and Alex Harring contributed to this report. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building on May 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged rising headwinds to the central bank's dual mandate on Wednesday. "My gut tells me that uncertainty about the economy is extremely elevated. The downside risks have increased," Powell told reporters. However, he added, "The risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, but they haven't materialized yet. … And that tells me more than my intuition," reiterating the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. — Hakyung Kim Major U.S. indexes closed Wednesday in the green, capping a volatile session for stocks as investors digested updates from the Federal Reserve and new developments on trade. The S&P 500 added 0.43% to finish the session at 5,631.26, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.27% to end at 17,738.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 284.97 points, or 0.7%, to close at 41,113.97. — Pia Singh US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the Ambassador to China, former Republican Senator of Georgia, David Perdue, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, May 7, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that he would not lower tariffs on China as a condition to begin trade negotiations. Members of Trump's team are set to meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend to discuss trade matters. The U.S. president also indicated that fentanyl was still a key issue in any potential discussions. "They have to stop fentanyl from coming in. That'll be a very big part," Trump said. — Jesse Pound, Laya Neelakandan
