Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) published the Annual Report of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. During the year, HKIA saw double-digit increases in passenger and cargo throughput as well as flight movements. Passenger traffic grew 21.6% year-on-year to 54.9 million, cargo throughput climbed 10.3% to 5.0 million tonnes, and flight movements rose 20.5% to reach 373,050. In 2024, HKIA was named the world’s busiest cargo airport for the 14th time … [Read more...] about Solid air traffic growth recorded in 2024/25 as AAHK delivers sound financial performance
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Celebrating successful collaboration with HKIA as Zhuhai Airport marks 30 years of operation
Senior management of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) attended the Zhuhai Airport 30th anniversary special event today, celebrating two decades of close partnership that sees the Zhuhai Airport develop into a leading airport in Mainland China. AAHK has joined hands with the Zhuhai Municipal People’s Government to manage Zhuhai Airport since 2006 with the setting up of a joint venture, Hong Kong–Zhuhai Airport Management Company Limited. The partnership has significantly enhanced the … [Read more...] about Celebrating successful collaboration with HKIA as Zhuhai Airport marks 30 years of operation
HKIA records traffic growth in April
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the April 2025 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Passenger traffic marked a new post-pandemic high on 20 April during the Easter holidays, when HKIA welcomed approximately 197,000 passengers. During the month, HKIA handled 5.19 million passengers, experiencing a year-on-year growth of 23.2%. The robust growth was attributed to the extended Easter holidays which began in mid-April and boosted traffic across all … [Read more...] about HKIA records traffic growth in April
Cathay Cargo Terminal pioneers Autonomous Electric Tractor operations for cargo
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
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
