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Aircraft Noise Management
The CAD continued to monitor closely the flight tracks and the noise impact on Hong Kong and to implement all practical aircraft noise mitigating measures. These measures include the adoption of procedures to reduce noise created by incoming and outgoing planes by requiring them to use flight paths that cross over fewer residential areas at night, and by prohibiting flights by aircraft whose noise level exceeds that tolerated by the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Aviation Security
The CAD ensures that the aviation security measures adopted in Hong Kong meet international standards. The CAD started implementing stricter security measures at HKIA on March 21 to comply with those laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation which require all liquids, aerosols and gets taken on board airliners to be placed in containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres, and that all containers should be put inside a re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity not exceeding one litre.
14th Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress
The 14th Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress was held in Hong Kong with great success on September 3-6, 2007, the first time Hong Kong hosted such a large civil aviation Expo.
The prestigious event included an aircraft exhibition in which nine planes, including an Airbus A380, took part. The planes were displayed on the airport's cargo apron and at its Business Aviation Centre.
Websites
Transport and Housing Bureau: www.thb.gov.hk
Transport Department: www.td.gov.hk
Highways Department: www.hyd.gov.hk
Marine Department: www.mardep.gov.hk
Civil Aviation Department: www.cad.gov.hk
Airport Authority Hong Kong: www.hkairport.com