Grounded by pandemic: Hong Kong, Singapore on list of 10 airports with the most parked jets


HONG KONG Aug 2 (SCMP): Hong Kong and Singapore’s airports are among 10 in the world with the largest number of grounded aircraft, reflecting the devastating effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on carriers Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Hong Kong was ranked sixth, and Singapore ninth, by aviation data company Cirium, which tracked parked jets. It found 131 aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport in July, and 124 at Singapore’s Changi Airport.

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