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Greater Bay Airlines signs MoU with HKIAA to nurture the next generation of pilots
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA), aiming to provide career opportunities to the pilots-to-be and establish a talent pipeline to the local aviation industry. Recovery of the global aviation industry is in sight, and the demand for qualified pilots in Hong Kong and Mainland China is expected to remain strong. The HKIAA’s Flight Training and Engineering Training Centre leverages collaboration with industry partners to develop a series of highly effective pilot training, supporting the sustainable development of the aviation industry in Hong Kong and the region. The MoU was signed by Liza Ng, Chief Operating Officer of GBA, and Simon Li, President of HKIAA, witnessed by Captain Kai Chung, General Manager of Flight Operations of GBA, and Captain Jack Ip, Director of Flight Training and Engineering of HKIAA. Simon Li said, “The HKIAA will soon launch the Cadet Pilot Programme with an intention to nurture local airline pilots to meet the industry’s increasing demand for pilots. We are delighted the programme is well supported by home-based carriers. GBA and other partner airlines will offer job interviews to the programme students. We hope this new course will inspire aspiring talents to join the profession, further reinforcing Hong Kong as a civil aviation hub and training centre.” Liza Ng welcomes the launch of the programme. “GBA’s network continues to expand since we commenced scheduled service in July 2022. I believe this programme will benefit the airline by nurturing more pilots as we are adding more destinations and growing our fleet to meet the market demand,” she said. Under the MoU, GBA will offer preliminary interviews to the students of HKIAA’s Cadet Pilot Programme and interviews for the post of Second Officer to the graduates. GBA commenced scheduled service in July 2022 and is currently operating flights to Bangkok, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka and Ho Chi Minh City.
SkyPier Terminal commences operation to strengthen connectivity between HKIA and Greater Bay Area
Fred Lam, CEO of AAHK welcomes first group of passengers The new SkyPier Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) welcomed the first group of transfer passengers who travelled by bonded bus from Macao to the airport’s restricted area directly via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge. The seamless transfer service is also available for air-to-bridge transfer passengers from oversea destinations, who travel by bonded bus from the airport to Macao via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge. With the intermodal transfer service at the SkyPier Terminal, either way passengers do not need to go through customs, immigration and quarantine procedures or collect their baggage at HKIA. The process is as seamless as the air-to-air transfer within Terminal 1 or air-to-sea/sea-to-air transfer at HKIA’s SkyPier. The new intermodal transfer service between HKIA and Zhuhai will commence in the next phase. With the commencement of transfer operation at SkyPier Terminal, the hub function of HKIA in the region will be further enhanced.
HKIA records continued Air Traffic Growth in July
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for July 2023. As passenger traffic continued to rise, during the month HKIA handled over 3.8 million passengers, a 14.9% increase compared to June 2023. The daily average in July exceeded 120,000 passengers, recovering to 60% of the pre-pandemic level. Flight movements and cargo throughput in July saw month-on-month increases of 7.4% and 1.7%, respectively, to 24,030 movements and 361,000 tonnes. Compared with the same month in 2022, passenger volume saw an eight-fold increase while flight movements doubled. All passenger segments grew significantly compared to July 2022 as passenger traffic continued its steady recovery. Traffic to and from Southeast Asia, Mainland China and Japan recorded the most substantial increases. Cargo throughput experienced a year-on-year increase of 3.8% in July. Exports contributed the most to the overall increase in cargo volume in July, rising by 12.6% compared to the same month last year. Traffic to and from key trading regions in North America, the Middle East and Europe rose considerably during the month. Over the first seven months of the year, HKIA handled 20.4 million passengers, increasing more than 15 times from the low base recorded during the same period in 2022. The airport handled 142,840 flight movements, representing 94% year-on-year growth. Cargo volume declined by 4.2% year on year to 2.4 million tonnes. On a 12-month rolling basis, passenger volume at HKIA increased a remarkable 10 times year on year to 24.8 million, while flight movements rose by 44.6% to 207,925. Cargo throughput saw a decrease of 14% to 4.1 million tonnes. Elsewhere, HKIA announced it recently achieved Level 3 accreditation, the highest rank attainable under the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Program organised by Airports Council International (ACI). The Level 3 accreditation indicates the airport and its partners’ commitment to improving accessibility through the application of innovation and technology, digital accessibility, principles of universal design and the establishment of an inclusive culture for all types of disabilities. Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations of AAHK, said, “Care for passengers and staff is at the core of HKIA’s operations. We are pleased to receive this accreditation from ACI, which recognises our tireless efforts to enhance HKIA’s facilities and ensure that they cater to every airport user’s need. We will continue to upgrade the facilities to create an accessible, safe and inclusive airport experience for all passengers from around the world.”
HKIA Career Expo 2023 offers over 6,500 airport job openings
Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and the Labour Department jointly kick-started the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Career Expo 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 50 airport companies will recruit for over 6,500 vacancies at the three-day event. Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK; Lam Sai-hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; and Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, officiated at the opening ceremony of the event. Fred Lam said at the event, “Passenger traffic at HKIA has recovered to 60% of the pre-pandemic level and continues to grow, creating many job opportunities. In addition, an array of projects under the Airport City strategy are forging ahead, which will transform the airport into a landmark attracting visitors from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and around the world. As a quality workforce is the key to realising our vision, we will continue to create high-value career opportunities in order to attract more talent to join us at HKIA.” Lam Sai-hung said, “The Three-runway System will be completed by end of next year, while various projects under the ‘Airport City’ vision will also be progressively completed. The capacity and functionality of HKIA will be significantly enhanced, bringing unprecedented opportunities to the aviation industry in Hong Kong.” Chris Sun remarked, “2023 marks the 25th anniversary of HKIA, a world-class airport that has made significant contribution to the economy and tourism of Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. More than 50 organisations participated in this year's Career Expo, offering thousands of vacancies in the aviation industry and airport operations for people with different qualifications and interests.” The job opportunities offered at the Expo cover a wide range of roles, including inflight services, aircraft maintenance, airfreight, aviation security, baggage handling, technical services, retail, catering and more. A total of 18 sessions of career talk will be hosted throughout the event by different airport companies, providing information on job opportunities and insight on career planning. Participating companies may also conduct on-site job interviews at the Expo. The Career Expo is one of the programmes commemorating the 25th anniversary of HKIA, with an exhibition featuring the airport’s development journey, the Airport City blueprint, as well as terminal facility enhancements and new passenger services.
HKIA celebrates 25th Anniversary, 80,000 free tickets to be given away to Hong Kong residents
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) hosted a cocktail reception in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with around 1,000 guests from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the airport community and different sectors attending. The event was officiated by John Lee, Chief Executive of HKSAR and Jack So, Chairman of AAHK. Pan Yundong, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR; Lam Sai-hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; Tang Ping-keung, Secretary for Security; Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development; Prof. LO Chung-mau, Secretary for Health; Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK and board members of AAHK also joined the event. John Lee, Chief Executive of HKSAR said that,” The Hong Kong International Airport is consistently rated as one of the best and busiest airports anywhere. It is also an engineering marvel that continues to grow and evolve as our skyward gateway to the world. We will continue to enhance our status as an international aviation hub under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. We are committed to bringing fresh impetus to the Airport to stay ahead of the competition with other regional airports. We see that impetus emerging in the form of the Three-Runway System and SKYCITY, two mega projects that will significantly boost handling capacities and give rise to a dynamic “Airport City”.” Jack So, Chairman of AAHK said,” 25 years have seen a lot of progress in HKIA, we grew from 28 million passengers back in 1998 to 75 million just before the pandemic and for many years, we retained the position of No. 1 in air cargo. The past three years of pandemic have been difficult for Hong Kong, especially for HKIA, but we persisted in building the Three-runway System for future expansion. The new runway has been operational since November last year. Looking to the future, when all the ancillary facilities are fully open, the capacity of HKIA will be increased by 50% to cater for 120 million passengers and 10 million tonnes of cargo, sufficient to meet the demand for next 30 years. Moreover, we are making good progress in our vision to build an airport city, which will comprise aviation, tourism, trade, retail and entertainment, and will be an iconic landmark for the whole Greater Bay Area.” In addition, Mr So announced at the reception that to celebration the 25th anniversary of HKIA, free round-trip tickets from Hong Kong to multiple destinations in Asia will be given away to Hong Kong residents starting this month. AAHK purchased 500,000 tickets from home-based airlines during the pandemic in 2020 to support the industry. As the pandemic subsided, AAHK launched the “World of Winners” air ticket giveaway campaign in March and started giving away tickets to travellers in major markets around the world to boost the recovery of Hong Kong’s air traffic. Starting from 11 July, AAHK will give away a total of 80,000 tickets to Hong Kong residents through different channels of home-based airlines.
Digital Apron and Tower Management System at HKIA wins Top Global Award
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has won a top international award for its pioneering airport-wide Digital Apron and Tower Management System (DATMS). HKIA is the first in the world to deploy such a large scale digital system for airport operations. DATMS, jointly developed by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and the Civil Aviation Department, won the 2023 ACI World–Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards for “Best Innovation in Airport Operations and Installations Management”. Leveraging the latest digital video technology, and integrating real-time video, flight information and surveillance data, DATMS provides enhanced views of all air and ground activities around the clock, even under low visibility conditions. Backed by its real-time predictive alert function, DATMS substantially enhances operational efficiency and aviation safety. The award was presented at the ACI EUROPE/ WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, on 27 June 2023. Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations at AAHK, said, “It is an honour to receive such a prestigious global award. DATMS is a core component of AAHK’s technology roadmap, and will play an important role in the Three-runway System operations. The collaboration behind the project also shows the way forward: a single digital platform that brings airport stakeholders together in pursuit of safety, operational resilience and collaborative decision-making.”
John Lee visits HKIA Logistics Park developed by AAHK in Dongguan
John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and a group of Legislative Council (LegCo) members led by the President of the LegCo, Andrew Leung, visited the pilot scheme facility for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Logistics Park in Dongguan for the latest development of the intermodal cargo transshipment initiative developed by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Together with Lyu Chengxi, Mayor of Dongguan, John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive and the LegCo members were given a tour at the Bestar Logistics Centre in Dongguan, in which the pilot scheme of HKIA Logistics Park operated. During the visit, Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK introduced the novel sea-air intermodal cargo transshipment initiative, as well as the latest plan for permanent development, which includes the HKIA Logistics Park in Dongguan and the airside intermodal cargo pier at HKIA. Under this initiative, cargo security screening, palletisation and airline acceptance for export cargo of Greater Bay Area (GBA) can be completed upstream in Dongguan, with all procedures complying with Hong Kong’s air cargo regulations. The cargo will then be shipped by vessel to the airside of HKIA for direct uplift to overseas destinations as transshipments. Vice versa, international shipments can also be imported to Mainland China via HKIA and the logistics park. Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK said, “As the world’s busiest cargo airport and international cargo gateway for the GBA, HKIA is committed to enhancing its capability and efficiency of air cargo services. With the new intermodal cargo transshipment initiative, HKIA is able to extend its cargo services into the GBA. We can better serve the market with greater time efficiency and cost effectiveness as goods can be directly transshipped globally via the airside of HKIA. We will continue to work closely with government authorities and business partners to strengthen HKIA’s position as a leading regional and international air cargo hub.” The pilot scheme has been operating smoothly, and AAHK is targeting to complete the development of the permanent facilities by 2025.
HKIA passenger traffic picks up in 2022 as travel restrictions ease
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today released the 2022 traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In 2022, HKIA handled a total of 5.7 million passengers, representing a year-on-year increase of 318.4%. Total cargo throughput and flight movements dropped by 16.4% and 4.2%, to 4.2 million tonnes and 138,700, respectively. Fred Lam, chief executive officer of AAHK, said, “The airport endured another challenging year in 2022 as the impact of the pandemic continued. Nevertheless, we saw the light at the end of the tunnel when the HKSAR Government relaxed travel restrictions and quarantine requirements for inbound travellers in the second half of the year. Passenger traffic at HKIA started to pick up in the last quarter of 2022. We also have a good start of 2023 with the resumption of normal travel with the Mainland. We are confident that passenger traffic will continue to recover at HKIA.” “Despite the pandemic AAHK spares no effort in improving the airport’s facilities to prepare for the recovery of air traffic. In the past year, the Third Runway was officially commissioned, which was a significant milestone for the Three-runway System project. Sky Bridge, the 200m-long footbridge connecting Terminal 1 and T1 Satellite Concourse, opened last November to offer convenience and new experience. Facial recognition is applied to the entire departure journey. The luxury zone and boarding gate areas have been revamped to amaze passengers with new looks and facilities,” added Mr Lam. In December 2022, HKIA handled 1.6 million passengers, representing a surge of 938.7% compared with the same period last year. Flight movements increased by 8.7% year-on-year to 15,770. Cargo throughput saw a 26.4% drop to 351,000 tonnes compared to the same month last year. Both Hong Kong residents and visitors are drivers of traffic growth in December 2022. Traffic to and from Southeast Asia and Japan experienced the most significant increases. Cargo volume continued to be impacted by the global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global supply chains. Import and export cargos decreased by 33% and 26% year-on-year respectively, compared to the same month last year. Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe recorded a similar significant decreased in terms of cargo volume in the month.
HKIA SkyPier to resume ferry transfer service to/ from Macao starting 30 Dec
Ferry transfer service between SkyPier of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Macao will resume starting from 30 December 2022, providing cross-boundary transport service for sea-to-air and air-to-sea transfer passengers. TurboJET, the ferry operator of the said service, will be operating one round-trip between SkyPier and Macao Taipa Ferry Terminal every Friday and Sunday. Ferry to Macao will depart at 0945hrs from SkyPier, while the ferry from Macao will arrive at SkyPier at 1540hrs. Meanwhile, the sea-to-air transfer ferry service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to SkyPier has resumed since October 2020. The number of trips running daily has also been increased from two to five. Passengers should check with ferry operators for ticketing arrangement. Connecting to the Greater Bay Area, SkyPier provides speedy sea-to-air and air-to-sea ferry services to transfer passengers travelling to/ from overseas destinations via HKIA. Transfer passengers from the Greater Bay Area can complete check-in and immigration procedures at the ports and take the ferry, then proceed directly to boarding gates in the airport restricted area for boarding upon arrival at SkyPier, without having to go through immigration procedures again at HKIA. Airport Authority Hong Kong has been maintaining close communications with the relevant departments and the ferry operators, with an aim to resume the sea-to-air ferry service from other ports in Mainland China, as well as the air-to-sea ferry service from SkyPier to Mainland China the soonest.
Passenger traffic at HKIA continues to pick up in October
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the air traffic figures of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for October 2022. During the month, passenger throughput at HKIA reached 755,000, representing a surge of 447.9% over the same period last year. Passenger volume in October 2022 returned to around 13% of pre-pandemic levels. Cargo throughput and flight movements declined year on year by 23.9% and 10.2% to 351,000 tonnes and 12,575, respectively. The growth in passenger throughput was mainly driven by increases in both Hong Kong resident and visitor traffic due to the relaxation of local quarantine measures. Passenger traffic to and from Southeast Asia experienced the most significant increase. Cargo volume continued to be affected by global economic uncertainties, on-going geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global supply chains. Exports and imports decreased by 26.0% and 29.0% respectively, compared to the same month last year. Cargo traffic to and from North America registered the most significant decrease. In the first 10 months of the year, HKIA handled 3 million passengers, an increase of 179.0% compared to the same period in 2021. Cargo volume and flight movements dropped 14.1% and 5.3% to 3.5 million tonnes and 109,270, respectively. On a 12-month rolling basis, the airport handled 3.3 million passengers, marking 162.6% year-on-year growth, and 4.5 million tonnes of cargo and 138,650 flight movements, representing decrease of 10.0% and 1.4%, respectively. Meanwhile, HKIA was named “Cargo Airport of the Year – Asia Pacific” at the 9th Payload Asia Awards organised by Payload Asia. The awards are determined by online votes and an expert jury panel and recognise outstanding organisations in air cargo and logistics sectors. Cissy Chan, executive director, Commercial of AAHK, said, “We are honoured to receive this award, which demonstrates the HKIA cargo community’s professionalism and commitment to service excellence. We will spare no efforts in working with the air cargo community to offer the best service with a view to maintaining HKIA’s position as the airport of choice for cargo delivery.”
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