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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.
Hong Kong International Airport recorded 10.1 per cent passenger growth in the first eight months of the year. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong targets 240 air destinations by 2030, eyeing new Uzbekistan routes

Cathay also reveals passenger numbers, including those handled by HK Express, reached monthly record of more than 3.6 million in August.

Hong Kong transport

Overhead display left dangling at airport’s Terminal 2, investigation under way

Hong Kong transport

Mable Chan uses Qatar Airways office opening to drop Central Asia route reveal

Hong Kong transport

Manila-bound flight returns to Hong Kong after suspected cargo door issue

Police say flight CEB143 landed safely at airport, with no injuries reported.

The Manila-bound Cebu Pacific flight was originally scheduled to depart at 2pm on Saturday and arrive at 4.25pm. File photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Falling concrete disrupts Terminal 2 train at Hong Kong airport

Photos on social media show crowds outside the platform doors, while signs said the train was ‘temporarily not in service’.

Hong Kong economy

Patrolling robot damaged after falling down staircase at Hong Kong airport

Hong Kong authorities investigating after accident during trial run on Saturday.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’

Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo.

The rear of the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 was damaged in the July 3 incident. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say

Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.

Hong Kong transport

Passengers still stranded at Hong Kong airport on Monday after Typhoon Noul

Airport Authority says operations have returned to normal and it expects to handle 900 flights over the whole day.

Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Noul: 2,000 passengers left stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport

Airport Authority provides extra 600 seats and food for travellers, while some lament hotel room rates increasing to HK$2,000 to HK$3,000.

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority provided about 600 additional seats for stranded passengers. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong, UAE airport checks could speed up alerts on viruses, study shows

HKU study finds that focusing on transit passengers at key hubs could significantly improve early detection timelines.

Targeted surveillance of transit passengers could speed global detection of new virus variants by about three days, a study has found. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong airport profit falls 16.8% to HK$2b as expenses, salvage operation bite

But passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions.

Food and Drinks

Heritage brands in Hong Kong innovate to thrive in challenging times

From charcoal-roasted goose to toys to construction, owners of venerated local businesses explain their stewardship strategies.

Hong Kong transport

Authorities investigate suspected fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport

Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.

The fuel has believed to have leaked from a Cargolux Boeing 747. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Hong Kong tourism

Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year

Increase shows success of strategy based on mega-events, tourism minister says, while transport chief also points to more destinations served by airport.

Fireworks at the Rugby Sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium. The three-day event attracted more than 113,000 spectators, with over 30 per cent being non-local visitors, according to the tourism minister. Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

At least 5 injured in crash between bus and luggage trailer at Hong Kong airport

Five people taken to North Lantau Hospital with minor injuries after a manually operated luggage trailer collided with a bus on airport’s south apron.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand southbound driving scheme across Guangdong as demand surges

Authorities seek to open megabridge entry quota to motorists from all 21 prefecture-level cities after July allotment wildly oversubscribed.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | 10 steps Hong Kong can take to make the most of its 5-year plan

Whether it’s fintech, gold trading or investment migration, Hong Kong has a role in supporting the nation’s 15th five-year plan.

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A member of the public collects a copy of the consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan from the Wan Chai District Office on June 15. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says.

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Hong Kong courts

British tourist wanted after jumping bail over Hong Kong airport vandalism

Youcef Bennoui, 35, failed to appear at West Kowloon Court to answer charges of criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison.

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Hong Kong society

Paw patrol: Hong Kong airport dog unit to cover reopened Terminal 2

Security contractor Avseco’s canine unit, which is marking its fifth anniversary, will be on patrol in Terminal 2.

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The dog unit was set up five years ago. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head

Chairman Fred Lam says flight disruptions in Middle East and Russia make region viable hub connecting Asia and Europe.

Airport Authority chairman Fred Lam says passenger traffic at Hong Kong airport could reach 70 million this year, recovering to nearly pre-pandemic levels. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Central Asia visit has cemented Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector

Beyond the value of the deals, the mission’s success can also be measured through the matching of interests between HK and mainland firms and their Kazakh and Uzbek counterparts.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says

City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan in first quarter of 2027

City leader John Lee vows to push for 30-day visa-free access to Central Asian country, while Cathay says it will offer three flights per week.

Chief Executive John Lee (third right) and other officials attend a meeting with Baiterek National Investment Holding in Astana. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader’s visit set to unlock Kazakh flights, with incentives eyed

Hong Kong-based airline exploring launching such flights up to three times a week but details are being ironed out.

Food and Drinks

5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in June 2026

From Blue Bottle Coffee’s new branch and Sang Roastery’s airport outpost to a newcomer in Sham Shui Po, here are 5 cafes to stay cool at.

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