Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association HKPAPA

The Middle East is currently facing its most significant aviation disruption in recent memory. With shifting conflict zones and missiles in the air, the question for every traveler is simple: Is it still safe to fly? Following a recent expert interview on RTHK , the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA)  provided a technical briefing on the hidden realities of flying through a global crisis. We are pulling back the curtain on the professional maneuvers and safety...

HONG KONG  — January 20, 2026  — On January 17, the flight decks at the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA)  didn’t just hum with the sound of turbines—they echoed with the sights and sounds of boundaries being broken. In a unique collaboration with the Hand in Hand Association , HKPAPA hosted an immersive aviation day for children living with Synbrachydactyly  (a condition where fingers are fused or shortened). The event was designed to move past traditional notions of...

A Message to the HKPAPA Community and Future Aviators of HKIA. Fellow pilots and aspiring crew, welcome to the only guide you'll need on pilot compensation in Hong Kong. We're cutting through the noise to give you the clear numbers on the Total Remuneration Package (TRP) —the full picture that dictates lifestyle, family stability, and career longevity here in the 852. All figures are current estimates for 2025 and are presented in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) . The Pilot Pay Hierarchy: Total...