Cum a provocat un avion chinez un incident de securitate NATO la granița dintre România și Ungaria. „Piloții să fie mai vigilenți”

A Cathay Pacific flight lost contact with air traffic control over Romania, prompting NATO jets to be deployed. The incident occurred on July 4, 2023, when the crew mistakenly switched to the wrong frequency. The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department expressed concern over the situation, especially after Hungarian defense officials confirmed the deployment of fighter jets. The aircraft, an Airbus A350, was on a scheduled flight from Hong Kong to London. Following the incident, the airline announced improvements in communication monitoring procedures and urged pilots to be more vigilant.