Cathay Cargo Terminal has completed the first end-to-end trial of Autonomous Electric Tractor (AET) operations for direct towing from the inside of the terminal to the West Cargo Apron (WCA) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The trial involved a fully autonomous electric tow-tractor pulling four cargo dollies into the Cathay Cargo Terminal and driving itself to the correct cargo transfer gate for loading. After loading, the AET drove itself out of the terminal and successfully … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo Terminal pioneers Autonomous Electric Tractor operations for cargo
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Vivian Cheung appointed CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong
The Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the appointment of Mrs Vivian Kar-fay Cheung as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Unanimously endorsed by the AA Board and approved by the Chief Executive of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the appointment will be effective from 7 April 2025 for a term of three years. Mrs Cheung was appointed Chief Operating Officer of AAHK in December 2022 and has been doubling up as Acting CEO since 1 June 2024. Her … [Read more...] about Vivian Cheung appointed CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong
Passenger traffic continues to grow in February with new daily peak during Chinese New Year at HKIA
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for February. During the month, traffic peaked on 2 February, which was within the Chinese New Year period, as HKIA handled about 195,000 passengers, reaching another new daily peak after the pandemic and indicating a return to the pre-pandemic peak level. For the full month, HKIA handled 4.5 million passengers, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.0%. Flight movements increased … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic continues to grow in February with new daily peak during Chinese New Year at HKIA
HKIA passenger traffic hits post-pandemic high in January 2025
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for January 2025. During the month, flight movements increased by 17.0% to 33,660, a post-pandemic high. On 25 January, HKIA handled over 193,000 passengers, reaching another post-pandemic high and representing a full recovery to the pre-pandemic peak level. For the full month, HKIA handled 5.28 million passengers, representing annual growth of 27.8%. Average daily passenger traffic … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits post-pandemic high in January 2025
HKIA air traffic grows robustly in 2024
Traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw a robust growth in 2024 as the airport entered a new era of three-runway operation, with flight movements in December rose year-on-year by 12.5% to 33,550. It was close to pre-pandemic level, with individual daily flight movements exceeding pre-pandemic level, setting new record high. For December 2024, passenger volume increased 18.3% year on year to 5.1 million. All passenger segments experienced significant growth compared to the same … [Read more...] about HKIA air traffic grows robustly in 2024
Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in November
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for November 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.44 million passengers and 31,105 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 18.0% and 11.6%, respectively. Cargo throughput increased to 458,000 tonnes, up 10.2% compared to November 2023. Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations of AAHK, said, “The passenger traffic at HKIA continues to grow, and the daily … [Read more...] about Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in November
