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Date Press Releases of 2024
22 Nov 2024 Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao sign Joint Operation Management Co-operation Arrangement and Amendment to MOU on Closer Co-operation on Airworthiness Certification (with photo)
20 Nov 2024 CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
18 Oct 2024 DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in the Philippines (with photos)
5 Oct 2024 CAD holds youth activity in celebration of National Day
6 Sept 2024 CAD actively follows up on A350 aircraft issue to enhance aviation safety
4 Sept 2024 CAD attaches great importance to aviation safety and actively follows up on issue relating to engine component failure of A350 aircraft
30 Aug 2024 DGCA attends International Civil Aviation Organization 14th Air Navigation Conference (with photos)
16 Aug 2024 DGCA visits Beijing (with photos)
13 Jul 2024 DGCA visits Chengdu (with photos)
25 Jun 2024 DGCA visits Guangzhou and Shenzhen (with photos)
20 Jun 2024 Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao hold 2024 Joint Maintenance Management meeting in Macao
4 Jun 2024 Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao hold 2024 high-level air traffic management meeting in Zhuhai
17 May 2024 DGCA attends GBA Civil Aviation Youth Exchange Program Launching Ceremony in Guangzhou (with photos)
13 May 2024 CAD conducts second phase of trial flight inspection by small unmanned aircraft to enhance efficiency (with photos)
20 Mar 2024 Implementation of Wake Turbulence Group and Approach Spacing Management System at Hong Kong International Airport wins global air traffic management award (with photos)
17 Jan 2024 DGCA visits Shanghai (with photos)
9 Jan 2024 CAD meets Cathay Pacific Airways management to reiterate concern on flight arrangement
Date Press Releases of 2023
19 Dec 2023 CAD hosts ICAO APANPIRG/34 and RASG-APAC/13 (with photos)
16 Dec 2023 C919 aircraft fly-past over Victoria Harbour (with photos/video)
14 Dec 2023 Global aviation leaders gather at Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 in Hong Kong (with photos)
13 Dec 2023 Joint publicity efforts by CAD and Police to promote Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (with photos)
13 Dec 2023 CAD and AAHK host welcoming ceremony for aircraft C919 and ARJ21 (with photos/video)
12 Dec 2023 Hong Kong welcomes home-grown aircraft C919 and ARJ21 today (with photos/video)
5 Dec 2023 Home-developed aircraft C919 and ARJ21 inaugural flights to Hong Kong to take off next week
29 Nov 2023 CAD search and rescue exercise completed successfully (with photos)
11 Nov 2023 Aviation Safety Knowledge Badge Scheme under Youth in Aviation Programme jointly launched by CAD and HKRSP today (with photos)
19 Oct 2023 DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in Bangladesh (with photos)
20 Aug 2023 CAD conducts trial flight inspection by small unmanned aircraft at HKIA to enhance efficiency (with photos/video)
4 Aug 2023 CAD participates in HKIA Career Expo 2023 (with photos)
29 Jun 2023 Digital Apron and Tower Management System at Hong Kong International Airport wins award for technology innovation (with photo)
7 Jun 2023 DGCA attends 10th anniversary ceremony of ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Sub-Office in Beijing (with photos)
11 May 2023 DGCA visits Guangzhou (with photos)
4 May 2023 100 000 visitors and counting for CAD Aviation Education Path (with photos)
21 Apr 2023 CAD organises Career Open Day (with photos)
30 Mar 2023 DGCA pays visit to Civil Aviation Administration of China (with photos)
16 Mar 2023 TV mini-drama "In the Orbit of Love" starts broadcast this Saturday
Date Press Releases of 2018
20 Nov 2018 CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
14 Nov 2018 Civil Aviation Department follows up on runway incident
30 Oct 2018 CAD launches Regulated Air Cargo Screening Facilities Scheme
26 Oct 2018 DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in Fiji (with photo)
21 Sep 2018 CAD reports operational event of ATMS
21 Sep 2018 CAD announces new display requirements for ticket prices at airlines' direct sales outlets and arrangements for fuel surcharges
19 Sep 2018 Contractor provides long-term solution to solve problem of momentary hitch with ATMS on August 13
12 Sep 2018 Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group high-level meeting
3 Sep 2018 Final report on investigation into accident involving Cessna 152 aircraft released
21 Aug 2018 Accident bulletin on Ozone Alpina 3 paraglider released
15 Aug 2018 CAD proactively follows up on momentary hitch of ATMS
24 Jul 2018 Accident bulletin on Zlin Z 242 L released
24 Jun 2018 Light aircraft accident
23 May 2018 Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, HK and Macao sign Co-operative Arrangement on Operational Evaluation of C919 Aircraft and MoU on Closer Co-operation on Type Certification
15 May 2018 ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Cybersecurity Symposium 2018 opens (with photos)
2 May 2018 CAD responds to media enquiries concerning aircraft's burst tyre on arrival
27 Apr 2018 Serious incident bulletin on Nippon Cargo Airlines Co. Ltd freighter released
25 Apr 2018 CAD Headquarters open days conclude successfully (with photos)
3 Apr 2018 CAD launches public consultation on regulation of unmanned aircraft systems
23 Jan 2018 Serious Incident Bulletin on runway incident on December 23, 2017, released
Date Press Releases of 2017
24 Dec 2017 CAD investigates case of runway incident
14 Dec 2017 Hong Kong and Bangkok take lead in Asia-Pacific region in completing assessment on Common Regional Virtual Private Network (with photos)
12 Dec 2017 CAD holds search and rescue exercise (with photos)
22 Nov 2017 Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group meeting held in Chengdu
21 Nov 2017 Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds last meeting
9 Nov 2017 CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
9 Nov 2017 CAD accepts HKE's improvement proposal
7 Nov 2017 CAD wins award for global safety achievement (with photo)
23 Oct 2017 Serious incident bulletin on Atlas Air, Inc. freighter released
20 Oct 2017 Serious incident bulletin on Air Cargo Global and Hong Kong Airlines aircraft
6 Oct 2017 CAD responds to media enquiries on Hong Kong Express
4 Oct 2017 CAD responds to media enquiries on Hong Kong Express
27 Sep 2017 Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds sixth meeting
22 Sep 2017 CAD follows up on runway incursion case
25 Aug 2017 CAD handles record-high number of flights
11 Aug 2017 DGCA attends 54th DGCA Conference
13 Jul 2017 Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau sign Memorandum of Co-operation on enhancement of air traffic management efficiency (with photo)
12 Jul 2017 ICAO Secretary General visits Civil Aviation Department (with photo)
11 Jul 2017 Hong Kong hosts first ICAO Traveller Identification Programme Regional Seminar in Asia-Pacific region (with photos)
6 Jul 2017 CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
28 Jun 2017 CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
23 Jun 2017 Serious incident bulletin on China Eastern Airlines aircraft released
21 Jun 2017 Final report on serious incident of Hanergy Jet Company Limited G550 aircraft published
6 Jun 2017 Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds fifth meeting (with photos)
5 Jun 2017 CAD responds to media enquiries on Air China flight
30 May 2017 CAD's statement
28 May 2017 CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
24 May 2017 Aircraft skids off runway
19 May 2017 Meeting held between CAD and Air Traffic Management Bureau of CAAC
21 Apr 2017 CAD's response to media enquiries on deferring departure flights clearance
15 Apr 2017 Contractor submits report on momentary hitch with new ATMS
9 Apr 2017 CAD's statement
8 Apr 2017 CAD proactively follows up on momentary hitch of new ATMS
3 Apr 2017 ATMS Expert Panel holds fourth meeting and publishes interim report
28 Mar 2017 Accident bulletin on Cessna 152 fixed-wing aircraft released
27 Mar 2017 DGCA mourns passing of former DGCA Mr Norman Lo
10 Mar 2017 CAD announces time-limited resumption of cargo fuel surcharge
26 Feb 2017 Light aircraft accident
20 Feb 2017 Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds third meeting
14 Feb 2017 Civil Aviation Department issues statement on press report about NATS
12 Feb 2017 Arrival Manager System experiences a temporary hiccup
10 Feb 2017 CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
8 Feb 2017 CAD's response to media enquiries on loss of standard separation
1 Feb 2017 New Air Traffic Management System handles record-high flight movements
18 Jan 2017 Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds second meeting
3 Jan 2017 New ATMS proves capable of handling peak air traffic during Christmas and New Year holidays
Date Press Releases of 2016
26 Dec 2016 Two planner positions in Air Traffic Control Centre could not adjust operation configuration temporarily
20 Dec 2016 CAD's response to media enquiries on Tower Electronic Flight Strips System
19 Dec 2016 Some functions of Tower Electronic Flight Strips System affected temporarily
16 Dec 2016 Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds first meeting
12 Dec 2016 Update on new Air Traffic Management System operations
9 Dec 2016 PRD Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group meeting
6 Dec 2016 Director-General of Civil Aviation meets with Raytheon Company on ATMS
5 Dec 2016 CAD expresses regret over clandestine photographing of radar screen and unfounded allegations
1 Dec 2016 Update on New Air Traffic Management System operations
29 Nov 2016 CAD to set up expert panel to offer advice to CAD on new ATMS
28 Nov 2016 CAD takes issue with the release of unauthorised, incomprehensive and inaccurate information
22 Nov 2016 Accident Bulletin on Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter released
19 Nov 2016 CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
14 Nov 2016 New Air Traffic Management System maintains smooth operation on full commissioning
28 Oct 2016 CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
15 Oct 2016 CAD response to media enquiries on Samsung smartphone
6 Oct 2016 CAD response to media enquiries on new Air Traffic Management System
21 Sep 2016 Airlines liaising with passengers affected by short-term slot reduction
5 Aug 2016 DGCA attends 53rd DGCA Conference
8 Jul 2016 DGCA pays courtesy call on Civil Aviation Administration of China
29 Jun 2016 CAD responds to media enquiries on Shenzhen Airlines flight
20 Jun 2016 Commencement of phased functional implementation of New Air Traffic Management System (with photo)
17 Jun 2016 Accident bulletin on Cessna 152 aircraft released
9 May 2016 CAAC, CAD and AACM sign agreement on liaison mechanism to enhance co-operation and exchange (with photos)
6 May 2016 Aviation Safety Conference 2016 held in Hong Kong (with photos)
17 Apr 2016 Government responds to sit-in staged at Hong Kong International Airport
10 Apr 2016 Civil Aviation Department's statement
5 Apr 2016 CAD's response to media enquiry on slot allocation
24 Mar 2016 Accident Bulletin on Zlin Z242L aircraft released
23 Mar 2016 Meeting held between THB, CAD and Director General of Air Traffic Management Bureau of CAAC
7 Mar 2016 Civil Aviation Department's statement
3 Mar 2016 CAD completes salvage operation of aircraft wreckage (with photo)
28 Feb 2016 Update on Zlin Z242L aircraft accident
27 Feb 2016 Light aircraft accident
8 Feb 2016 Daily flight movements hit new record
20 Jan 2016 Suspension of Passenger Fuel Surcharge
Date Press Releases of 2012
24 Dec 2012 Daily flight movements hit new record
19 Dec 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
7 Dec 2012 CAD Search and Rescue Exercise 2012
30 Nov 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
31 Oct 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
26 Sep 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
10 Sep 2012 DGCA chairs ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group meeting
23 Aug 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
23 Jul 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
13 Jul 2012 Civil Aviation Department completes investigation on loss of standard separation incident on September 18, 2011
10 Jul 2012 CAD responds to media enquiries on safety issues concerning the third runway
21 Jun 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
18 Jun 2012 Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Supervisory Group Meeting
24 May 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
20 Apr 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
5 Apr 2012 Longitudinal separation reduced to increase flight capacity
21 Mar 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
9 Mar 2012 CAD releases accident bulletin on Heliservices (Hong Kong) Limited helicopter accident
21 Feb 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
9 Feb 2012 CAD releases updated bulletin on Government Flying Service helicopter accident
22 Jan 2012 Daily flight movements hit new record
18 Jan 2012 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
13 Jan 2012 Government publishes investigation report on serious incident involving Finnair aircraft
Date Press Releases of 2011
21 Dec 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
25 Nov 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges
18 Nov 2011 Accident bulletin on East Asia Airlines helicopter accident released
24 Oct 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges
27 Sep 2011 CAD's response to media enquiries on a loss of separation incident
22 Sep 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
1 Sep 2011 Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Supervisory Group meeting
25 Aug 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges
12 Aug 2011 New handover point through Pearl River Delta Region
22 Jul 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
11 Jul 2011 Topping-out Ceremony for new Civil Aviation Department Headquarters
11 Jul 2011 Speech by DGCA at new CAD Headquarters Topping-out Ceremony
6 Jul 2011 Hong Kong International Airport Master Plan 2030
29 Jun 2011 Interim statement on East Asia Airlines helicopter accident released
27 Jun 2011 CAD responds to media on Mandatory Occurrence Reporting system
21 Jun 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
24 May 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
23 Apr 2011 Daily flight movements exceed 1 000, hitting new record again
21 Apr 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
1 Apr 2011 Daily flight movements hit new record
18 Mar 2011 Working Arrangement between Civil Aviation Department and European Aviation Safety Agency signed
18 Mar 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
17 Mar 2011 Aircraft pulls create new Guinness World Records
18 Feb 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
1 Feb 2011 CAD releases preliminary report on Heliservices (Hong Kong) Limited helicopter accident
26 Jan 2011 CAD releases preliminary report on Government Flying Service helicopter accident
20 Jan 2011 Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
20 Jan 2011 Update report on Cathay Pacific aircraft accident released
12 Jan 2011 Children needed for aircraft pull event
Date Press Releases of 2010
28 Dec 2010 Applications for aircraft pull event to close on Thursday
27 Dec 2010 GFS helicopter accident
23 Dec 2010 Preliminary report released on Finnair attempted take-off from taxiway incident
20 Dec 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
17 Dec 2010 Applications invited for Aircraft Pull event
22 Nov 2010 Celebration activities to mark centenary of aviation development in Hong Kong announced
19 Nov 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
27 Oct 2010 Flights to and from the Mainland
21 Oct 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
21 Sep 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
14 Sep 2010 Government publishes B-LAT helicopter accident report
9 Sep 2010 DGCA elected Chairman of ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group
20 Aug 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
11 Aug 2010 Update report on Cathay Pacific aircraft accident released
27 Jul 2010 Preliminary report on East Asia Airlines helicopter accident released
21 Jul 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
3 Jul 2010 Helicopter accident
22 June 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
25 May 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
6 May 2010 Preliminary report on Cathay Pacific aircraft accident released
22 Apr 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
13 Apr 2010 Serious aircraft incident
23 Mar 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
22 Feb 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
1 Feb 2010 CAD hosting regional Performance Based Navigation implementation seminar
22 Jan 2010 Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
20 Jan 2010 Air traffic in the Pearl River Delta region
13 Jan 2010 Regulating the level of alcohol concentration of pilots while discharging duties
Date Press Releases of 2004
17 Dec 2004 Hong Kong inks aviation maintenance MOU with Singapore
9 Dec 2004 Report on aircraft occurrence
9 Dec 2004 CAD strives to maintain highest regulatory standards
1 Nov 2004 Speech by FS at Opening Ceremony of Civil Aviation Directors General Conference
1 Nov 2004 Speech by DGCA at opening ceremony of 41st DGCAs conference
1 Nov 2004 HK hosts 41st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation
25 Oct 2004 CAD to issue special stamp to mark opening of conference
25 Oct 2004 CAD to host major civil aviation conference in November
17 Jun 2004 Flight standards safety seminar for the Asia-Pacific Region successfully held in Hong Kong
31 May 2004 Approval for airlines to levy fuel surcharges
31 May 2004 PLA displays search-and-rescue capabilities at CAD exercise
7 Apr 2004 Arrangement Concluded with the Mainland on Aircraft Accident Investigation & Search and Rescue
31 Mar 2004 International Flight Movements Register 3% Increase in Summer Season
30 Mar 2004 Announcement of Senior Appointments
30 Mar 2004 Mount Parker New Route Surveillance Radar Commissioned
28 Mar 2004 HKCAD Official Chairs International Committee Meeting on Airport Facilitation
22 Mar 2004 Speech by SEDL at opening ceremony of annual conference of IFATCA
22 Mar 2004 HK hosts five-day international air traffic controllers conference
29 Feb 2004 US FAA Administrator Visits Hong Kong
22 Feb 2004 High-level Meeting to Enhance Air Traffic Management in PRD
17 Jan 2004 Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods & Restricted Articles by Air
Date Press Releases of 2003
7 Dec 2003 West Kowloon Heliport commences full operations
27 Nov 2003 CAD Conducts Annual Search and Rescue Exercise
16 Nov 2003 Hong Kong to Host International Air Traffic Controllers Conference 2004
26 Oct 2003 Airlines offer more passenger and cargo services
8 Oct 2003 LegCo approves increase in air passenger departure tax to $120
28 Sep 2003 DGCA chairs major international air navigation conference
27 Sep 2003 Transit passengers using cross-boundary ferry service exempted from airport departure
25 Sep 2003 Preliminary Report on GFS Helicopter Accident Released
21 Sep 2003 Air traffic surge expected during Golden Week
12 Sep 2003 Hong Kong to host regional civil aviation conference in November 2004
29 Aug 2003 Security Bureau responds to media enquiries
29 Aug 2003 French aviation experts arrive to help with helicopter crash investigation
28 Aug 2003 Screening of all hold baggage at airport boosts public confidence in air travel
27 Aug 2003 SCS writes to all colleagues
27 Aug 2003 CAD will conduct an investigation into a GFS helicopter accident to determine the asual actors
27 Aug 2003 SCS offers deepest condolences to GFS crew members' families
27 Aug 2003 S for S expresses condolences to family members of two GFS crew members
27 Aug 2003 GFS expresses condolences to families of two deceased crew members
27 Aug 2003 Statement by CE
27 Aug 2003 Helicopter crash roundup
27 Aug 2003 GFS helicopter fails to respond to base
1 Aug 2003 Inspector's Investigation Conducted into the Cause of Aircraft Accident
18 Jul 2003 CAD Investigates an Inflight Incident due to Air Turbulence
9 Jul 2003 HK Passes ICAO's Airport Anti-SARS Measures Evaluation with Flying Colours
27 Jun 2003 CAD Grants Approval to First Hong Kong-Based Regional Jet Operator
27 Jun 2003 International Civil Aviation Organization to Evaluate Airport Anti-SARS Measures
10 May 2003 Aircraft Not a High Risk Environment for Virus Transmission
26 Feb 2003 CAD to Grant Certificate of Registration to New Type of Executive Jet
24 Jan 2003 Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods & Restricted Articles by Air
8 Jan 2003 Air Traffic in Hong Kong Recovers to or Even Exceeds the Pre-911 Level
7 Jan 2003 Flight Movements to Break Record in Lunar New Year
Date Press Releases of 2000
31 Dec 2000 Titles of CAD Senior Management to Change
8 Dec 2000 UK Experts: HK Air Traffic Operation Safe
6 Dec 2000 PLA & US Military Join CAD in Search and Rescue Exercise
3 Dec 2000 UK Experts to Review HK Air Traffic Control System
28 Nov 2000 CAD investigates air traffic control incident
22 Nov 2000 Air Traffic Controllers Essential to Aviation Achievements
12 Nov 2000 CAD Well Prepared for Safety Audit
10 Nov 2000 Titles of CAD Senior Management to Change
3 Nov 2000 Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order (Commencement) Notice 2000
3 Nov 2000 LegCo Members Visited CAD Facilities
1 Nov 2000 Increased passenger and cargo services offered by airlines
14 Sep 2000 Air Traffic Control Standards Well Maintained
14 Sep 2000 CAD Strives to Ensure Maximum Air Safety
11 Aug 2000 CAD Investigates Air Traffic Control Incident
9 Aug 2000 New Aircraft Descent Procedure Reduces Noise
30 May 2000 Improved Helicopter Services Between Hong Kong and Macau
24 May 2000 Three-day Regional Conference on Aviation Held in Hong Kong
7 Apr 2000 CAD Competent to Administer Flight Time Limitations Scheme
5 Apr 2000 Aviation Industry Thoroughly Consulted on Aircrew Fatigue Rules
25 Mar 2000 Increased passenger and cargo services offered by airlines
13 Mar 2000 No Air Traffic Incident Reported in HK on March 6
3 Mar 2000 Investigation into Air Traffic Control Incident of January 22 Completed
29 Feb 2000 Hong Kong Aviation Sector Experienced Smooth Rollover to February 29
26 Jan 2000 CAD Explains Air Traffic Control Issues
25 Jan 2000 CAD Investigates Air Traffic Control Incident
20 Jan 2000 Number of Daily Flights to Peak at Lunar New Year
1 Jan 2000 Y2K: Deactivation of Y2K Contingency Plans by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
1 Jan 2000 Y2K: HK Aviation Sector Experienced Smooth UTC Rollover
1 Jan 2000 Y2K: HK International Airport runs smoothly after rollover
1 Jan 2000 Y2K:Smooth Rollover at Hong Kong International Airport
Date Press Releases of 1997
3 Dec 1997 Search and Rescue Exercise 97