In which introducing the Autonomous Patrol Car is the World’s leading first Autonomous Patrol Car operating at the Airports restricted area, provisionally assisting daily patrols at airport perimeter in which strengthens airport security .. .. Autonomous Patrol Car is modified from an electric vehicle with its’ modifications equipped with LiDar Sensors – DGPS- HD Cameras ….. additionally with independent safety override system Security Staff can monitor operation Simultaneously … the Autonomous Patrol Car could perform a perfect U-turn automatically – Stops automatically when obstruction detected. Equipped with video analystics technology it audio warning for human activities within three meters from the security fence …. Also performing Detection of razor wire irregularities. Operates around the clock performing duties under inclement weather.. Tasked with perimeter patrols along the South Runway Road, the APCs scan the area for potential intrusions and detect irregularities in the razor wire along the airport boundaries. If they find abnormalities, the APCs set off an alarm to alert the controller of the Remote Monitoring Unit at the Integrated Airport Centre. The APCs are also fitted with LiDAR sensors and an ultra-precise Differential Global Positioning System that enable them to avoid obstacles and operate safely
Introducing World’s first autonomous baggage tractor in a live airport operation , in which started operations in year 2019, Baggage delivery to and from Skypier… the trial extended to cargo apron in 2021 for Cargo delivery
Autonomous Passenger Bus… in which is trails for the airport’s staff in airports restricted Area in 2022, it has been to Commence operations in 2023.. To connect Hong Kong port and SKYCITY in 2024 to extend to Tung Chung Town Centre in the near soon presently…
Images and visuals are of from Hong Kong International Airport – Lantau Island – Hong Kong SAR- China- People’s Republic of China
World’s leading International Airport City, _ Hong Kong International Airport I Cathay Pacific Airways Photographer @KevinJamesNg
In Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong…… In an already tomorrow world’s leading international airport hub. Hong Kong International Airportis set towards to undergo through another innovative evolution from becoming a leading International City Airport towards becoming an International Airport City … “The Airport City development of Hong Kong International Airport is supported by our extensive global air network.. In connecting Hong Kong with over two hundred and twenty destinations around the globe worldwide also our close connection with the Greater Bay Area. …. The Greater Bay Area is economically the most open in connecting with eleven cities within the Greater Bay Area the most vibrant region in Mainland China.. “
“…One of many Aspects of The Smart Airport- The Smart International Airport City, in which creating a sustainable International City… In Sustainability is an important guiding principle of out Airport City Vision, Hong Kong International Airport has pledged to be one of the world greenest international airports through close collaborations with the whole community.. in which High Performance Glass Facade.. in which we strive to minimize the airport’s carbon footprint…. Introducing with the Electric Vehicles to reduce air pollution ….Large solar arrays constellations on the airports roofing superstructure in which helps to increase clean energy, with the introduction of recycled water for landscaping irrigation for water efficiency, as with enhance air quality… with Sustainable waste management introducing a waste recycling management programmes.. as part conserving energy is the use of the natural light from utilizing Airports skylights and reducing artificial lighting with a overall green performance ….
To support the long term man power supply for Hong Kong’s Aviation industry we have established the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy as a Regional aviation Training centre… Through a comprehensive curriculum of courses and training, from day camps to professional certification courses for aviation practitioners also with more advanced programmes which ensure a constant supply of new blood into the industry.. The International Airport City- Hong Kong International Airport with its community investment initiative introduce the EXTRA MILE project to attract and retain talent for the airport, EXTRA MILEis a newly community initiative that creates a platform of the Airport Authority with its business partners to unleash the latent potential.. of the workforce in surrounding neighbourhoods.. The project attracts the youth also non-Chinese speaking nationals to join the aviation industry it also helps to retains the airport staff with children by offering after-schools care services…
In building a Sustainable International Airport City, Hong Kong international Airport is committed to operating also growing environmentally, in a socially responsible manner…… “
Cathay Pacific Airways – Boeing 777 the fleet.. Photographer @KevinJamesNg
In Already Tomorrow In Hong Kong“ Hong Kong International Airport has been driving Hong Kong’s Social and Economic development Since the days of Kai Tak… In the 1960’s western countries began to introduce flights to the Far East more travellers flew to Hong Kong for business establishing the city status as an important international air traffic hub and metropolis …. By the 1990’s Kai Tak international Airportbecame the world’s third busiest international passenger airport … in 1993, Kai Tak handled more than twenty four million passengers outgrowing its original design capacity …. IN response, the Government decide to close the Kai Tak international Airport and build a new one on Lantau Island …….. At two minutes past midnight on the sixth of July 1998, when the final flight took off, a Cathay Pacific Airway flight.. From Kai Tak to London Heathrow Airport, Kai Tak officially accomplished its historic mission … …..
The Construction of the new Airport started in the early 1990’s it was the largest infrastructure project in Hong Kong at that time…. Situated at Chek Lap Kok.. Hong Kong International Airport commenced operation in July 1998, four times the size of Kai Tak… Hong Kong International Airport now houses more than one hundred and twenty airlines connecting Hong Kong to over 220 destinations all over the world , handled more than seventy four million passengers, over five million tonnes of cargo over 420,000 air traffic moments annually …. Hong Kong International Airport is one of the few airports in the world that is equally busy in terms of passengers and cargo traffic …..
To cope with growing air traffic demand, The Airport Authority has invested more than thirty billion Hong Kong Dollars over the years to enhance the airport’s facilities, busy air traffic present challenges for the airport … The Current two runway systems will reach saturation soon, and the airport is expanding into a three runway system. The three runway system will not only strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a major international Aviation hub it will also increase passenger and cargo volume significantly bringing enormous long term economic benefits and create job opportunities for Hong Kong region… More Importantly the Airport’s expansion will ensure that traveling for Hong Kong’s people will be even more user friendly. By 2035 it is expected that Hong Kong International Airport’s passenger volume will increase more than one hundred and twenty million passengers with cargo growing more than towards ten million tonnes …
By expanding into a three runway system, Hong Kong International Airport will be able to cope with future demand and maintain its international and regional competitiveness and continue to support trade and manufacturing, logistics, tourism, finance and banking….. After years of preparations the construction of the three runway system started in August 2016, the project is expected to be completed in eight years.. Expanding towards a three runway system, it’s not about building a new runway …. The entire project involves reclaiming 650 hectares of land, in which is equivalent to thirty four victoria parks …. In which building a new passenger building and parking stands with a new three thousand and eight hundred metre long runway … integrating the system with a new automated people mover system with a new baggage handling system…. Also with the expansion of terminal two.. The project is an undertaking almost like building a new international airport..
HKIA is also undergoing a series of developments to reinforces it cargo leadership, a premium logistic centre at Kwo Lo Wan in the South Cargo Precinct of HKIA in which is expected to commence operation in 2023, with an estimated gross floor area of 380,000 square metres … The centre will be third largest warehouse in Hong Kong…. another Initiative to meet the huge air traffic demand is the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, in which will provide training for local and regional young people whom are interested in the aviation industry with a view to building a talent pool for the Airport’s future Development ….
Hong Kong International Airport – New SkyCity – Airport City under construction….
The Airport Authority is also developing SKYCITY, adjacent to HKIA’s passenger terminals this mega integrated development , with provide retail, dinning, also state of the Art entertainment facilities in which schedule to be opened in various phase form 2013 towards 2027, SKYCITY, supports the Airports Authority’s strategies of developing Hong Kong international Airport into an Airport City and it will further strengthen the airport’s status as a major international aviation hub.. Hong Kong International Airport – in the past, present, also the future is always more than just an airport It’s a platform for out economy to take off, Hong Kong International Airport must leverage our competitive advantage in aviation in the aviation industry to provide better opportunities for future generations with the continuing development of Hong Kong International Airport it’ll keep Hong Kong flying high.. “
