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Cathay Pacific pilots selected wrong radio frequency
Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Updated August 18
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- A Cathay Pacific flight was intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets over Romanian airspace after its pilots mistakenly responded to air traffic control instructions meant for another aircraft.
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- Channel News Asia
An investigation found that a Cathay Pacific flight was intercepted by NATO jets after its pilots mistakenly responded to air traffic control instructions meant for another aircraft, leading to a loss of communication. Cathay Pacific has since implemented improvement measures and additional training for the crew.
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