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Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by NATO jets due to crew radio frequency error

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A Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets over Romania due to a communication error. The flight crew mistakenly selected the wrong radio frequency while responding to instructions for another aircraft, leading to a loss of contact with air traffic control. A Hong Kong investigation report revealed the error, prompting serious concern from the Civil Aviation Department, which has mandated additional training and improved monitoring procedures for the airline's crew. AI

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Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by NATO jets due to crew radio frequency error

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li ·

    Wrong radio frequency by Cathay crew led to Nato jet interception: report

    The cockpit crew of a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London selected the wrong radio frequency when mistakenly responding to instructions for another aircraft, leading to a loss of communication with air traffic control in Romanian airspace last month, a Hong Kon…

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