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The Government Flying Service now operates a fleet of 10 helicopters and four fixed-wing aircraft. It provides flying support to government departments and maintains a round-the-clock emergency air-sea search and rescue service.
"Upon completion of the new headquarters, we will transfer our operational base from Kai Tai airport to the new airport," said the Controller of the Government Flying Service, Mr Brian Cluer.
Turning to other government works undertaken by the ASD for the new airport, Mr Yuen said all were moving ahead smoothly.
"Construction works on the Air Traffic Control Complex and Tower and the radar stations are in an advanced stage.
"Meanwhile, works have recently started on the Airport Police Station, the Sub- Divisional Fire Station and meteorological facilities. In the coming months, work will commence on the Air Mail Centre, the fitting-out of Government's facilities in the Passenger Terminal Building and the Air Cargo Complex," he said.
End/Monday, November 6, 1995
AG to lead delegation to China
The Attorney General, Mr Jeremy Mathews, will lead a delegation of the Legal Department on a nine-day visit to Beijing and Shanghai on Thursday (November 9).
The delegation will call on the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and ministries and departments that are responsible for law and the administration of justice, with the view to enhancing communication on a range of legal issues relevant to the transition of sovereignty over Hong Kong.
The delegation comprises a representative cross-section of senior directorate counsel from each division of the Legal Department and a representative from the Constitutional Affairs Branch.
End/Monday, November 6,1995
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