Airport Pictures : The maps of Phuquoc

 Photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

The first C919 high-altitude prototype aircraft maiden flight test on 29 July 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA     Images : Wang Jiliang

On 29 July 2026, the first C919 high-altitude prototype aircraft conducted its maiden flight test at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, flying for 1 hour and 59 minutes and completing all scheduled test flight maneuvers. This marks a significant step forward in the C919 series development. Based on the basic model, the C919 high-altitude prototype incorporates targeted designs such as a shortened fuselage and improved system functions to meet the requirements of high-altitude operations.

Power bank caught fire at KLIA on 26 July 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA        Image : Web Screenshot

A power bank caught fire at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia recently.

A power bank in a passenger's backpack suddenly caught fire and emitted smoke, filling the area with smoke. Airport staff responded quickly and extinguished the fire. 

According to reports from Malaysia's China Press and New Straits Times, the incident occurred at approximately 11.06 am local time on 26 July 2026 at Terminal 2 of KLIA. Video footage shows a black backpack, presumably placed on the ground by a passenger, suddenly emitting a large amount of white smoke, causing the surrounding area to fill with smoke and startling nearby passengers who quickly moved away.

Upon discovering the anomaly, airport staff immediately rushed to the scene and used fire extinguishers to spray the backpack. Upon inspection, staff confirmed that the source of the smoke was a power bank. KLIA management subsequently issued a statement saying that the incident was an emergency, causing no injuries or damage to airport facilities, and that overall airport operations were unaffected.

The airport also reminded passengers to properly store and use power banks and to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines provided by the manufacturers. If any damage, bulging, or abnormal overheating is found in the equipment, it should be stopped immediately.

StayGate Exclusives : Phu Quoc from the sky in July 2025, February 2026, July 2026

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StayGate Exclusive : Sunset Town, Phu Quoc

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StayGate Exclusive : Plane-spotting sites on Tran Hung Dao, Phu Quoc

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Airport Hotel Review : Famiana Green Villa, Phu Quoc

 Review, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

I am grateful to Trinh, the Guest Relations Executive of Famiana Green Villa for connecting me on WhatsApp to address my inquiries about access to the villa and looking for vegetarian meals in Phu Quoc so that it is easier for me to explore the surrouding area myself.

The airport shuttle van of Famiana picks up guests of Famiana Green Villa and Famiana Beach Resort & Spa. Look out for the staff holding the placard showing Famiana logo at the Arrivals Exit. While the staff waits for international flight passengers for 60 minutes, it takes ten minutes a ride to Famiana Green Villa, the Villa Zone extension of the Famiana Beach Resort & Spa.

There are welcome drinks upon check-in per room at the reception.

I am happy that I have made the right choice to stay in Famiana Green Villa as it is located in the middle of Phu Quoc and the flight path from Phu Quoc is behind the Villa. I can see planes take off and fly high to the sky next to the parking bay outside the entrance/exit of Famiana Green Villa. 

I did not engage in either archery or pickleball at the in-villa sports centre because the staff leave the sports centre section for archery at 5 pm sharp and it needs two people to engage in a pickleball match until 9 pm.

During off-peak season of travel to Phu Quoc, there is no need to pay 100,000 VND for access to Bai Truong, the beach behind the entrance of Famina Beach Resort & Spa but the space on the beach is limited. The Resort & Spa is 450 metres away from Famiana Green Villa and the distance from my room at the villa to the villa restaurant is of less than one minute walk.

The villa restaurant, which serves the must-try delicacy quail eggs soup during breakfast, does not serve lunch and dinner but meals are delivered directly to the room and the room minibar is well-stocked with snacks. Debit card payments are accepted.

I am satisfied with my stay that I bought a pair of Famiana slippers as a memento of my villa stay in Phu Quoc. I will stay here again if necessary because of the free return airport transfers and it is next to the flight path from the airport.

Famiana Green Villa WhatsApp +79 64 4467036

Property Tel.: +84 297 3983366

Address : To 3, Ap Cua Lap, Duong To, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province 922271, Vietnam

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