The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has agreed a contract extension with air traffic control service producer NATS, to support the on-going secondment of air traffic controllers.
The partnership, originally signed in 2018, will see NATS extend its commitment to provide controllers for Hong Kong International Airport until 2029.
Chapman Fong, deputy director, corporate development of AAHK commented: “With the three-runway operation at the airport commencing on November 28, 2024, the capacity of the airport will be significantly enhanced. We encourage airlines to capture the opportunity to open more routes and increase frequency of flights connecting to Hong Kong and enjoy our hub function to connect with the rest of the region.”
Hong Kong’s three runway system has allowed the airport to reach 102 flights per hour, with forecast demand up to 120 million passenger trips and 10 million tonnes of air cargo.