Nine hurt as Cathay aborts takeoff in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — A Cathay Pacific plane aborted its takeoff from a Shanghai airport Friday after smoke was detected in the cabin, forcing an evacuation of the aircraft and injuring nine, the Hong Kong-based airline said. Cathay said 351 passengers and 19 crew were evacuated from the Boeing 747 aircraft, which was taxiing at the Chinese city’s Pudong International Airport for a flight to Hong Kong when the incident occurred. (www.tourismandaviation.com) Más...