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Ng Kang-chung

A dangling digital art installation at Hong Kong’s airport has resumed operation after technicians added extra support cables and disabled its motion system.
The Airport Authority said on Sunday that inspections confirmed the five electronic displays suspended in Terminal 2 met safety standards and were cleared to restart showing content.
Additional cables had been installed to secure the screens as an extra safety precautionary measure, the authority said.
“Under the original safety design, two cables already provide sufficient assurance as fall-arrest mechanism. The additional cables will further ensure safety,” it said.
“Upon resumption all screens will remain stationary”
It added that while the screens were running in dynamic performance mode on Saturday morning, issues arose with the cables controlling their movement, and the mode had since been switched off to address public concerns.

The incident occurred on Saturday morning when a circular overhead electronic display suspended from the ceiling of the departures hall in Terminal 2 suddenly dropped several metres and was left dangling in mid-air.
The display came to rest eight metres above the floor after falling from its original height of 15 metres.
Police said they were called at about 8.30am on Saturday over the incident involving the 1.5m-by-1.5m installation.
Videos posted on social media showed some circular screens swaying, secured to the ceiling by two cables.
No injuries were reported and the area was cordoned off.
The authority said on Saturday that the installation “experienced a technical fault” but that its built-in anti-drop safety system engaged and prevented the device from falling further.
Terminal 2 opened in late May as part of the Hong Kong International Airport’s HK$141.5 billion three-runway system upgrade. Passengers can check in, clear immigration and undergo security screening there before returning to Terminal 1 for departure.
The digital installation was part of the upgrade to enhance the passenger experience, showcasing dynamic 3D visuals and ocean-themed content to create a relaxing atmosphere while offering photo opportunities for travellers.
The screens were engineered to move independently or in synchronisation.


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Dangling airport display back on after extra cables added, motion disabled

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Airport Authority says inspections confirmed the five Terminal 2 screens met safety standards, following Saturday’s malfunction.

Airport Authority says inspections confirmed the five Terminal 2 screens met safety standards, following Saturday’s malfunction.