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Airport Authority Hong Kong

Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is a statutory body of the Hong Kong government, headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in Chek Lap Kok. Established in 1995, its primary mission is to operate, develop, and maintain HKIA, strengthening its position as a leading international aviation hub and a key economic driver for Hong Kong. AAHK’s activities encompass airport operations, significant infrastructure expansion like the Three-runway System, promoting sustainability, and fostering aviation talent through its Academy. It is also developing "SKYTOPIA," an Airport City, and contributes significantly to the region’s economy.
Terminal 2 reopened at Hong Kong International Airport on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Terminal 2 relaunch a global aviation hub milestone for Hong Kong

It completes the airport’s three-runway upgrade as the city better aligns with national plans. More innovation needed to keep the city flying high.

Hong Kong

Video | Smooth opening day for expanded T2 of Hong Kong Airport

Hong Kong transport

4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

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Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?

Experts say mixed-use complex must go beyond relying on passenger traffic and appeal to local market by matching offerings of city-centre malls.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

Hong Kong transport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

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Hong Kong International Airport

Video | What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10
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Hong Kong transport

Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority

Chairman Fred Lam describes facility as ‘milestone’ in airport’s development, prioritising efficiency and user experience.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport records 13% year-on-year rise in passengers, flights up 5.1%

Growth in first four months of year supported by April traffic topping 5.6 million passengers, boosted by Easter travel, with 34,000 flights.

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US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Beijing on Friday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Hong Kong transport

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub.

A self-service check-in counter at the revamped Terminal 2. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Cheng family’s NWD slumps after admitting 11 Skies, new investor plans stalled

The beleaguered developer is reportedly trying to offload the 11 Skies project and secure fresh investment to improve its balance sheet.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects

Global investors pile into city’s latest bond sale, with orders 7.6 times oversubscribed, backing its green finance ambitions.

The Northern Metropolis project aims to transform 30,000 hectares of land in the New Territories into a centre for innovation and technology. Photo: Edmond So
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm?

As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success.

HKEX aims to relaunch gold futures in the coming months and has sought market feedback to refine the plan. Photo: Dickson Lee
Gold in Hong Kong

Editorial | Middle East war offers Hong Kong a golden opportunity

The war has driven home how well suited Hong Kong is to becoming an alternative to Dubai, a major gold trading hub.

Banking & finance

Editorial | A blooming bond market shows trust in Hong Kong dollar assets

The latest Hong Kong dollar-denominated offerings encourage more issuers from Hong Kong and overseas to explore local‑currency financing.

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Hong Kong tourism

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

The Hong Kong Airport Authority reported fewer than 5 per cent of flights were cancelled in May and June, and about 1 per cent in July. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making.

Banking & finance

Airport Authority issues record HK$19b in bonds amid strong investor demand

Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC.

Hong Kong transport

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

A vehicle from Guangdong is parked at Ocean Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong airport’s revenue ‘expected to grow by up to 10%’ despite Mideast war

Airport Authority CEO Vivian Cheung also says she aims to turn facility into alternative aviation hub to Middle East.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong airport staff offered free measles jabs in bid to prevent outbreak

Three aircraft maintenance workers were recently found to have caught measles.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Travel scheme could allow Hong Kong, Macau yachts to sail to 6 bay area ports

Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong launches Skytopia marina project to drive tourism and yacht economy

Airport Authority invites global bids for 200-hectare marina to tap market expected to reach HK$352 billion by 2032.

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The proposed marina at Hong Kong International Airport is a key part of the Skytopia project. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Travellers recognise the strengths of Hong Kong International Airport

The city’s award for best airport, based on millions of votes, reflects genuine customer satisfaction as regional competition intensifies.

Travellers embark on their journeys from Hong Kong International Airport on April 3. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Signal fault disrupts Hong Kong MTR’s Airport Express, Tung Chung line services

Rail operator says issue has been fixed after emergency repair work and all services back to normal after 8pm.

Hong Kong economy

Move over, Easter bunny: cats are the stars in Hong Kong this holiday

Seasonal cat-themed artworks are stealing the limelight this Easter, tapping into the city’s booming ‘cat economy’.

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