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
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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
HKIA commissions Three-runway System
The Three-runway System (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was commissioned on 28 November 2024, marking a new milestone in Hong Kong’s aviation development. All three runways have started operating simultaneously, providing the expanded capacity for HKIA to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a major international aviation hub further. HKIA’s target is to serve 120 million passengers and handle 10 million tonnes of cargo annually in about 10 years from now. The commissioning … [Read more...] about HKIA commissions Three-runway System
Hong Kong-Miami pharma corridor validated through Pharma.Aero’s Corridor 3.0 project
Pharma.Aero, in collaboration with Hong Kong International Airport, Miami International Airport and Cathay Cargo, proudly announces the successful validation of the Hong Kong-Miami pharmaceutical air corridor. Building on the foundational work of Pharma.Aero’s Corridor 2.0 project, this Corridor 3.0 project is the latest initiative focused on ensuring secure, efficient, and high-quality airport-to-airport transportation for time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. Through the … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-Miami pharma corridor validated through Pharma.Aero’s Corridor 3.0 project
Airport Authority Hong Kong acquires shares in Zuhai Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) signed an agreement with Zhuhai Transportation Holding Group in Zhuhai on acquisition of shares in Zhuhai Airport. Under the Agreement of Shares Acquisition, AAHK will invest around CNY4.3 billion to acquire 35% of Zhuhai Airport's shares, with a view to promoting further cooperation between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Zhuhai Airport, as well as the development of a world-class airport cluster in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the region’s … [Read more...] about Airport Authority Hong Kong acquires shares in Zuhai Airport
