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of Airworthiness on May 13 in Macao. The arrangement will shorten the time required in the transfer of aircraft registration within the region.
Aviation Security
The CAD hosted the sixth steering committee meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Co-operative Aviation Security Programme Asia Pacific and an aviation security seminar in April held to foster closer co-operation in aviation security in the Asia Pacific Region. The seminar was attended by representatives of ICAO, civil aviation authorities, airport authorities and airlines in the region.
ICAO Safety Oversight Audit
The ICAO conducted a safety oversight audit on Hong Kong's aviation system from February 26 to March 6. During the audit, the safety level of aviation activities and safety management capabilities of Hong Kong in respect of personnel licensing, operation and airworthiness of aircraft, aerodrome operations, air navigation services and accident investigation, were assessed. Hong Kong achieved an overall score of 94.47 per cent in the effective implementation of a safety oversight system, showing it had continued to maintain a highly effective aviation safety oversight system for civil aviation activities in Hong Kong.
Enhancing Aviation Services
The CAD is pressing on with the replacement of its existing air traffic control (ATC) system and the development of a new headquarters on Airport Island to enhance operational efficiency and to support the aviation sector's long-term growth. The tendering arrangement for replacing the ATC system is under way while the construction works of the headquarters commenced on May 20.
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
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