Hong Kong International Airport is one of the world’s most dynamic airports, bringing millions of people from over 200 destinations to APAC’s leading business centre. Overseeing the cargo and commercial operations across Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is Vivian Cheung, who has worked at the airport for over thirty years.
Even three decades on, Cheung’s commitment to making the airport the best it can be has not waned. She has overseen the inauguration of Hong Kong’s third runway, an initiative that has significantly boosted its capacity. Cheung sees this improved capacity as an exciting opportunity to connect new destinations with Hong Kong.
There are a lot of untapped markets. We want to improve connections with South America, Africa, and the Middle East. I need to do more to reach out to airlines to make them realise that there’s opportunity for them to grow their network through our airport.
One of AAHK’s flagship projects is SKYTOPIA, a building development that will put the airport on the map as a must-see destination in its own right. Boasting a dedicated space for art trading and storage, as well as a marine resort, restaurants, food market, and an indoor arena, SKYTOPIA hopes to transform Hong Kong International into a luxurious airport city.
The airport is situated right next to a beautiful water base, and we want to utilise that to build a marina club and bay for 500 yachts. So we want to be in the marine economy business, not just aviation.
On the cargo side, AAHK is building Dongguan Logistics Park, a development that will make cargo deliveries more efficient and cost-effective. The common thread connecting Cheung’s approach to all airport projects is technology.
We are one of the most advanced airports using technology, not just the network or digitisation. We adopted 5G, biometrics when none of the other airports were using it.
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Questions asked include:
- Hong Kong International Airport has commissioned its Three-runway System last year, how is it doing so far?
- What is SKYTOPIA, why is HKIA adding these facilities to an airport?
- How about routes development and intermodal connectivity, how is HKIA doing in terms of air network development, and opening new routes?
- Can you tell us about HKIA’s Dongguan Logistics Park? Why is HKIA doing that, and how important is that for the airport’s future?
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