Hong Kong fully implemented 100% security screening for export air cargo, and complied with the policy direction of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on air cargo security as scheduled.
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) issued the Air Operator's Certificate to the Greater Bay Airlines Company Limited.
The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) fully implemented the Global Reporting Format for the assessment and reporting of runway surface conditions.
The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, chaired the ICAO Regional Aviation Safety Group Asia and Pacific Regions at its 11th meeting, which was attended by 195 participants from 26 States/Administrations and 12 international organisations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, the CAD of Hong Kong and the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao signed the Joint Maintenance Management Cooperation Arrangement (Cooperation Arrangement) in Shenzhen. The new Cooperation Arrangement aims at enabling holders of aircraft maintenance licences issued by the three authorities to work in the aircraft maintenance organisations located in the three places.
The former North Runway of the HKIA was re-designated as the Centre Runway (07C/25C). The CAD successfully changed over relevant systems.
The CAD held a briefing session for the industry to introduce the requirements of the Small Unmanned Aircraft Advanced Training Organisation Scheme.
The Air Transport Licensing Authority granted a licence to Greater Bay Airlines.
The Third Runway of the HKIA was designated as the North Runway (07L/25R).
The Government decided to impose a moratorium on the liberalisation of Cargo Fuel Surcharge for two years. Airlines may continue to levy Cargo Fuel Surcharge with reference to the maximum level as determined by the existing mechanism published by the CAD until 30 June 2024.