Super Terminal Expo, a major international aviation event, is held at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the third consecutive year, with the 2026 edition attracting a record number of participants from around the world since its debut. The event showcased the latest trends and developments in the global aviation, technology and transportation industries.
The three-day expo, which kicked off on 3 November, gathered more than 6,000 industry professionals to exchange new ideas and explore opportunities. Over 120 exhibitors are showcasing innovative solutions such as artificial intelligence, robotics and data analytics. More than 80 conference sessions and panel discussions will cover a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, new technologies, airport design, air cargo and terminal management.
Fred Lam, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said, “We are proud to be the principal partner of this ever-growing aviation event. Returning for the third consecutive year, this year’s expo has attracted the largest number of participants who registered to attend, highlighting that aviation professionals and technology leaders choose Hong Kong, the Hub of Asia, to showcase their latest innovations and explore business opportunities.”
Artificial intelligence is one of the key themes at this year’s expo. Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK, took part in a CEO Panel discussing the implementation and opportunities of digitalisation and AI in airport operations, along with Pradeep Panicker, Chief Executive Officer, GMR Delhi International Airport Ltd; Chris McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; and Julien Bert, Chief Executive Officer, Vinci Airports Cambodia.
Vivian Cheung, said, “AI is critical for airports around the world as we continue to look at how advanced technologies can improve operations. AI has enormous potential to enhance safety, security, efficiency and customer services, and we are already seeing tremendous results enabled by AI, such as the autonomous vehicles at HKIA, the first and largest such fleet among major airports in the world. In parallel, we are putting in place safeguards and governance structures as we continue to expand the use of AI.”
One of the highlights of this year’s expo is the launch of two new transfer services, namely “Hangzhou-Hong Kong” and “Wuhan-Hong Kong”, under the “Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote” strategy by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which aims to leverage Hong Kong’s advantages under ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and its international air network.
The new services provide seamless connections between Hangzhou and Wuhan, respectively, with international destinations via HKIA. Passengers only need to check in once where they depart and have their baggage transferred directly to their final destinations, irrespective of whether they travel on the same airlines throughout the journey. The services are also available to overseas passengers connecting via Hong Kong to the two Mainland cities.
The launch was officiated by Han Jun, Deputy Administrator of the CAAC; Wang Jinyu, Deputy Director of the Third Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office; Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Vic Yau, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Xu Qing, Director General of the Department of Transport, CAAC; Clara Wong, Director-General of Civil Aviation; Xu Zhenghua, Director of the Settlement Center, CAAC; Jiang Bo, Chairman of TravelSky Technology Limited; Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK; Zhou Jie, General Manager of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Co., Ltd.; Zuo Xiaoping, General Manager of Wuhan Tianhe Airport Co., Ltd.; Zhang Sheng, Vice President of China National Aviation Holding and Corporation Limited and Air China Limited; Conan Liu, Managing Director of Zhejiang Loong Airlines Company Limited (HK branch); Ronald Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Group; Jeff Sun, President of Hong Kong Airlines; and Hou Wei, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Bay Airlines.
Han Jun said, “The 15th Five-Year Plan explicitly supports Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its status as an international aviation hub. The Civil Aviation Administration of China will actively support Hong Kong in leveraging its institutional advantages under ‘One Country, Two Systems’, its international network and its professional services to pursue complementary development and coordinated cooperation with airport clusters in the Chinese Mainland. We will deepen practical cooperation in areas including route network expansion, enhancement of the aviation logistics value chain, smart civil aviation, the low-altitude economy and sustainable development, supporting Hong Kong’s civil aviation sector in playing a greater role and making greater contributions.”
Mable Chan said, “The HKSAR Government will continue to work closely with the CAAC, AAHK, airlines and relevant authorities in the Chinese Mainland to further expand the network covered by these transfer services. This will attract more passengers from the Chinese Mainland and overseas to transfer via Hong Kong, support the nation’s high-standard opening-up, and consolidate Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub.”
