Chapter 6 - Performance Summary


In 2006, we achieved the following targets:

At least 95% of departing aircraft took-off over water via the West Lamma Channel between 11:00pm and 7:00am
Facilitated airlines to adopt the CDA procedure for night-time approaches from the northeast
Noise Abatement Departure Procedures were used for departures to the northeast
Older, noisier 'Chapter 2' aircraft were prohibited from landing and taking-off in Hong Kong
We maintained contact with concerned District Councils, the media, other concerned parties and the general public, and provided aircraft noise information as necessary
Ensuring compliance of established airworthiness and flight operations standards by Hong Kong registered aircraft and locally based airlines
We maintained a website enabling public access to aircraft noise and flight path information
All new equipment purchases were scrutinised for energy-efficiency
E-mail was encouraged for all office communications
We continued to recycle waste paper, used CDs and laser printer cartridges
We complied with all environmental regulations regarding the discharge of sea water and the disposal of chemical waste


Our Environmental Targets for 2007

Here's an overview of our goals for the year ahead:

Have at least 90% of arriving aircraft land over water from the southwest between midnight and 7:00am
Have at least 95% of departing aircraft take-off over water via the West Lamma Channel between 11:00pm and 7:00am
Encourage airlines' adoption of the CDA procedure for night-time approaches from the northeast
Continue to implement Noise Abatement Departure Procedures for departures to the northeast
Prohibit older, noisier 'Chapter 2' aircraft from landing and taking off in Hong Kong
Maintain contact with concerned District Councils, the media, other concerned parties and the general public, and provide them with aircraft noise information as necessary
Enable public access to aircraft noise and flight path information via the Internet
Reduce electricity consumption
Purchase energy-efficient equipment
Reduce paper consumption
Encourage the use of e-mail for office communications
Continue recycling waste paper, used CDs and laser printer cartridges
Comply with environmental regulations regarding the discharge of sea water for cooling systems and the disposal of chemical waste




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