Created Friday, May 15th 2026 17:49Z, last updated Friday, May 15th 2026 17:49Z
A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300, registration B-KPD performing flight
CX-253 from Hong Kong (China) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), was climbing out of Hong Kong's runway 25L when the crew stopped the climb at about 11000 feet due to engine (GE90) vibrations. The aircraft returned to Hong Kong for a safe landing on runway 25L about 90 minutes after departure.
A replacement Boeing 777-300 registration B-KQJ reached London with a delay of about 11 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Hong Kong 4 days and 10 hours later.
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