Exclusive | ‘Aircraft processing plant planned for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, airport’
First-of-its-kind facility in Asia expected to generate thousands of jobs and open up a lucrative industry in the city

A source said on Friday that authorities would explain the details about setting up the facility and its partnership with the French service provider at a later date. The unveiling of further information had originally been slated for next week.
The deal underlines Hong Kong’s new role as stipulated by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in the central government’s annual work report on Wednesday that the city should deepen international exchanges and cooperation to help the country further open up amid rising US-China rivalry.
He said Hong Kong’s Airport Authority had signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading overseas professional aeronautic services company to explore the possibility of providing professional services such as aircraft dismantling, parts recycling and related training in the city.
On Monday, Chan revealed in the Post’s “Redefining Hong Kong” forum that it was a leading French aerospace company.