Civil Aviation Department - Press Releases

Date	Press Releases of 2024
20 Mar 2024	Implementation of Wake Turbulence Group and Approach Spacing Management System at Hong Kong International Airport wins global air traffic management award (with photos)
17 Jan 2024	DGCA visits Shanghai (with photos)
9 Jan 2024	CAD meets Cathay Pacific Airways management to reiterate concern on flight arrangement

Date	Press Releases of 2023
19 Dec 2023	CAD hosts ICAO APANPIRG/34 and RASG-APAC/13 (with photos)
16 Dec 2023	C919 aircraft fly-past over Victoria Harbour (with photos/video)
14 Dec 2023	Global aviation leaders gather at Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 in Hong Kong (with photos)
13 Dec 2023	Joint publicity efforts by CAD and Police to promote Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (with photos)
13 Dec 2023	CAD and AAHK host welcoming ceremony for aircraft C919 and ARJ21 (with photos/video)
12 Dec 2023	Hong Kong welcomes home-grown aircraft C919 and ARJ21 today (with photos/video)
5 Dec 2023	Home-developed aircraft C919 and ARJ21 inaugural flights to Hong Kong to take off next week
29 Nov 2023	CAD search and rescue exercise completed successfully (with photos)
11 Nov 2023	Aviation Safety Knowledge Badge Scheme under Youth in Aviation Programme jointly launched by CAD and HKRSP today (with photos)
19 Oct 2023	DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in Bangladesh (with photos)
20 Aug 2023	CAD conducts trial flight inspection by small unmanned aircraft at HKIA to enhance efficiency (with photos/video)
4 Aug 2023	CAD participates in HKIA Career Expo 2023 (with photos)
29 Jun 2023	Digital Apron and Tower Management System at Hong Kong International Airport wins award for technology innovation (with photo)
7 Jun 2023	DGCA attends 10th anniversary ceremony of ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Sub-Office in Beijing (with photos)
11 May 2023	DGCA visits Guangzhou (with photos)
4 May 2023	100 000 visitors and counting for CAD Aviation Education Path (with photos)
21 Apr 2023	CAD organises Career Open Day (with photos)
30 Mar 2023	DGCA pays visit to Civil Aviation Administration of China (with photos)
16 Mar 2023	TV mini-drama "In the Orbit of Love" starts broadcast this Saturday

Date	Press Releases of 2022
30 Nov 2022	Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (Cap. 448G) to take full effect on December 1
29 Nov 2022	DGCA attends C919 T5 Test Completion cum Aircraft Evaluation Report Presentation Ceremony (with photos)
30 Sep 2022	DGCA attends 41st International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (with photos)
24 Sep 2022	Government conducts enforcement action on compulsory testing notice at building in Kennedy Town
08 Jul 2022	DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in Korea (with photos)
17 Jun 2022	Family member of DGCA tests positive for COVID-19
26 May 2022	CAD's response to Ombudsman's direct investigation report
10 May 2022	CAD launches Electronic Portal for Small Unmanned Aircraft
10 Feb 2022	CAD outsourced maintenance staff member preliminarily tests positive for COVID-19

Date	Press Releases of 2021
20 Dec 2021	CAD launches Small Unmanned Aircraft Advanced Training Organisation Scheme (with photos)
30 Nov 2021	Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao sign Joint Maintenance Management Cooperation Arrangement (with photo)
17 Nov 2021	Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group holds high-level meeting
1 Jul 2021	Hong Kong enhances air cargo security upon full implementation of ICAO policy direction (with photo)
27 Jan 2021	CAD's Personnel Licensing Office to resume all counter services on January 28

Date	Press Releases of 2020
18 Dec 2020	DGCA elected Chairperson of ICAO Regional Aviation Safety Group - Asia Pacific Region
1 Dec 2020	Special arrangements for CAD's Personnel Licensing Office counter services
27 Nov 2020	CAD officer tests positive for COVID-19
24 Nov 2020	CAD-outsourced workman tests positive for COVID-19
29 Aug 2020	CAD-outsourced maintenance staff tests positive for COVID-19
21 Aug 2020	CAD's Personnel Licensing Office to resume all counter services on August 24
31 Jul 2020	Special arrangement for CAD's Personnel Licensing Office counter service to be extended
24 Jul 2020	Special arrangement for CAD's Personnel Licensing Office counter service to be extended
19 Jul 2020	Special arrangement for CAD's Personnel Licensing Office counter service
23 May 2020	Civil Aviation Department follows up on runway incident
2 May 2020	CAD's Personnel Licensing Office continues to provide counter services and resumes licensing examinations
1 Feb 2020	HKSARG follows up air services between Hong Kong and Vietnam
1 Feb 2020	CAD's Personnel Licensing Office and Shroff Office to resume services on February 3
1 Jan 2020	CAD follows up on brief hitch of ATMS individual workstations

Date	Press Releases of 2019
7 Dec 2019	CAD not to take further action against Hong Kong Airlines Limited's Air Operator's Certificate
2 Dec 2019	CAD's follow-up on operational situation of Hong Kong Airlines Limited
27 Sep 2019	DGCA attends 40th International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
20 Sep 2019	CAD urges public not to interfere with aircraft or aeronautical communication
13 Sep 2019	CAD urges public not to interfere with aircraft
6 Sep 2019	Public urged not to operate drones in vicinity of airport
30 Aug 2019	CAD reminds the public not to operate UAS or exhibit laser light in vicinity of airport
16 Aug 2019	CAD follows up on brief hitch of ATMS
4 Jul 2019	Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group high-level meeting held in Hangzhou
13 Jun 2019	CAD follows up on brief hitch of ATMS
8 Apr 2019	CAD open days to be held in April (with photo)
13 Mar 2019	CAD temporarily prohibits operation of Boeing B737 MAX aircraft into, out of and over Hong Kong
12 Mar 2019	CAD responds to media enquiries on Boeing B737 MAX aircraft
3 Feb 2019	CAD handles record-high flight movements
19 Jan 2019	CAD handles record-high flight movements per day

Date	Press Releases of 2018
20 Nov 2018	CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
14 Nov 2018	Civil Aviation Department follows up on runway incident
30 Oct 2018	CAD launches Regulated Air Cargo Screening Facilities Scheme
26 Oct 2018	DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in Fiji (with photo)
21 Sep 2018	CAD reports operational event of ATMS
21 Sep 2018	CAD announces new display requirements for ticket prices at airlines' direct sales outlets and arrangements for fuel surcharges
19 Sep 2018	Contractor provides long-term solution to solve problem of momentary hitch with ATMS on August 13
12 Sep 2018	Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group high-level meeting
3 Sep 2018	Final report on investigation into accident involving Cessna 152 aircraft released
21 Aug 2018	Accident bulletin on Ozone Alpina 3 paraglider released
15 Aug 2018	CAD proactively follows up on momentary hitch of ATMS
24 Jul 2018	Accident bulletin on Zlin Z 242 L released
24 Jun 2018	Light aircraft accident
23 May 2018	Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, HK and Macao sign Co-operative Arrangement on Operational Evaluation of C919 Aircraft and MoU on Closer Co-operation on Type Certification
15 May 2018	ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Cybersecurity Symposium 2018 opens (with photos)
2 May 2018	CAD responds to media enquiries concerning aircraft's burst tyre on arrival
27 Apr 2018	Serious incident bulletin on Nippon Cargo Airlines Co. Ltd freighter released
25 Apr 2018	CAD Headquarters open days conclude successfully (with photos)
3 Apr 2018	CAD launches public consultation on regulation of unmanned aircraft systems
23 Jan 2018	Serious Incident Bulletin on runway incident on December 23, 2017, released

Date	Press Releases of 2017
24 Dec 2017	CAD investigates case of runway incident
14 Dec 2017	Hong Kong and Bangkok take lead in Asia-Pacific region in completing assessment on Common Regional Virtual Private Network (with photos)
12 Dec 2017	CAD holds search and rescue exercise (with photos)
22 Nov 2017	Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group meeting held in Chengdu
21 Nov 2017	Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds last meeting
9 Nov 2017	CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
9 Nov 2017	CAD accepts HKE's improvement proposal
7 Nov 2017	CAD wins award for global safety achievement (with photo)
23 Oct 2017	Serious incident bulletin on Atlas Air, Inc. freighter released
20 Oct 2017	Serious incident bulletin on Air Cargo Global and Hong Kong Airlines aircraft
6 Oct 2017	CAD responds to media enquiries on Hong Kong Express
4 Oct 2017	CAD responds to media enquiries on Hong Kong Express
27 Sep 2017	Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds sixth meeting
22 Sep 2017	CAD follows up on runway incursion case
25 Aug 2017	CAD handles record-high number of flights
11 Aug 2017	DGCA attends 54th DGCA Conference
13 Jul 2017	Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau sign Memorandum of Co-operation on enhancement of air traffic management efficiency (with photo)
12 Jul 2017	ICAO Secretary General visits Civil Aviation Department (with photo)
11 Jul 2017	Hong Kong hosts first ICAO Traveller Identification Programme Regional Seminar in Asia-Pacific region (with photos)
6 Jul 2017	CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
28 Jun 2017	CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone
23 Jun 2017	Serious incident bulletin on China Eastern Airlines aircraft released
21 Jun 2017	Final report on serious incident of Hanergy Jet Company Limited G550 aircraft published
6 Jun 2017	Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds fifth meeting (with photos)
5 Jun 2017	CAD responds to media enquiries on Air China flight
30 May 2017	CAD's statement
28 May 2017	CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
24 May 2017	Aircraft skids off runway
19 May 2017	Meeting held between CAD and Air Traffic Management Bureau of CAAC
21 Apr 2017	CAD's response to media enquiries on deferring departure flights clearance
15 Apr 2017	Contractor submits report on momentary hitch with new ATMS
9 Apr 2017	CAD's statement
8 Apr 2017	CAD proactively follows up on momentary hitch of new ATMS
3 Apr 2017	ATMS Expert Panel holds fourth meeting and publishes interim report
28 Mar 2017	Accident bulletin on Cessna 152 fixed-wing aircraft released
27 Mar 2017	DGCA mourns passing of former DGCA Mr Norman Lo
10 Mar 2017	CAD announces time-limited resumption of cargo fuel surcharge
26 Feb 2017	Light aircraft accident
20 Feb 2017	Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds third meeting
14 Feb 2017	Civil Aviation Department issues statement on press report about NATS
12 Feb 2017	Arrival Manager System experiences a temporary hiccup
10 Feb 2017	CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
8 Feb 2017	CAD's response to media enquiries on loss of standard separation
1 Feb 2017	New Air Traffic Management System handles record-high flight movements
18 Jan 2017	Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds second meeting
3 Jan 2017	New ATMS proves capable of handling peak air traffic during Christmas and New Year holidays

Date	Press Releases of 2016
26 Dec 2016	Two planner positions in Air Traffic Control Centre could not adjust operation configuration temporarily
20 Dec 2016	CAD's response to media enquiries on Tower Electronic Flight Strips System
19 Dec 2016	Some functions of Tower Electronic Flight Strips System affected temporarily
16 Dec 2016	Air Traffic Management System Expert Panel holds first meeting
12 Dec 2016	Update on new Air Traffic Management System operations
9 Dec 2016	PRD Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Tripartite Working Group meeting
6 Dec 2016	Director-General of Civil Aviation meets with Raytheon Company on ATMS
5 Dec 2016	CAD expresses regret over clandestine photographing of radar screen and unfounded allegations
1 Dec 2016	Update on New Air Traffic Management System operations
29 Nov 2016	CAD to set up expert panel to offer advice to CAD on new ATMS
28 Nov 2016	CAD takes issue with the release of unauthorised, incomprehensive and inaccurate information
22 Nov 2016	Accident Bulletin on Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter released
19 Nov 2016	CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
14 Nov 2016	New Air Traffic Management System maintains smooth operation on full commissioning
28 Oct 2016	CAD responds to media enquiries on new ATMS
15 Oct 2016	CAD response to media enquiries on Samsung smartphone
6 Oct 2016	CAD response to media enquiries on new Air Traffic Management System
21 Sep 2016	Airlines liaising with passengers affected by short-term slot reduction
5 Aug 2016	DGCA attends 53rd DGCA Conference
8 Jul 2016	DGCA pays courtesy call on Civil Aviation Administration of China
29 Jun 2016	CAD responds to media enquiries on Shenzhen Airlines flight
20 Jun 2016	Commencement of phased functional implementation of New Air Traffic Management System (with photo)
17 Jun 2016	Accident bulletin on Cessna 152 aircraft released
9 May 2016	CAAC, CAD and AACM sign agreement on liaison mechanism to enhance co-operation and exchange (with photos)
6 May 2016	Aviation Safety Conference 2016 held in Hong Kong (with photos)
17 Apr 2016	Government responds to sit-in staged at Hong Kong International Airport
10 Apr 2016	Civil Aviation Department's statement
5 Apr 2016	CAD's response to media enquiry on slot allocation
24 Mar 2016	Accident Bulletin on Zlin Z242L aircraft released
23 Mar 2016	Meeting held between THB, CAD and Director General of Air Traffic Management Bureau of CAAC
7 Mar 2016	Civil Aviation Department's statement
3 Mar 2016	CAD completes salvage operation of aircraft wreckage (with photo)
28 Feb 2016	Update on Zlin Z242L aircraft accident
27 Feb 2016	Light aircraft accident
8 Feb 2016	Daily flight movements hit new record
20 Jan 2016	Suspension of Passenger Fuel Surcharge

Date	Press Releases of 2015
29 Dec 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
16 Dec 2015	Final report on B-HJN Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter accident published
15 Dec 2015	CAD search and rescue exercise
9 Dec 2015	Fifth EASA International Cooperation Forum opens in Hong Kong
25 Nov 2015	CAD and ATMB exchange views on optimisation and co-operation on use of PRD airspace
20 Nov 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
23 Oct 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
20 Oct 2015	CAD and CAAC reach agreement on new air routes for traffic to and from eastern part of the Mainland
24 Sep 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
10 Sep 2015	DGCA chairs ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group meeting
21 Aug 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
17 Aug 2015	Final report on accident involving Cessna 172P fixed-wing aircraft (registration mark B-HRH) published
22 Jul 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
23 Jun 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
3 Jun 2015	CAD's response to media enquiries on PAC report
20 May 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
21 Apr 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
4 Apr 2015	Daily flight movements hit new record
30 Mar 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
10 Mar 2015	CAD's statement to media reports on PRD airspace
23 Feb 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
30 Jan 2015	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges

Date	Press Releases of 2014
23 Dec 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
21 Dec 2014	Daily flight movements hit new record
27 Nov 2014	51st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation concludes successfully
25 Nov 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
27 Oct 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
24 Sep 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
11 Sep 2014	DGCA chairs ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group meeting
2 Sep 2014	Use of portable electronic devices on-board Hong Kong registered aircraft
27 Aug 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
28 Jul 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
16 Jul 2014	Final report on B-MHJ AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter accident published
25 Jun 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
26 May 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
28 Apr 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
27 Mar 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
14 Mar 2014	Final report on B-HJV Aerospatiale SA 315B LAMA helicopter accident published
25 Feb 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
24 Jan 2014	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges

Date	Press Releases of 2013
23 Dec 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
29 Nov 2013	First Multi-Crew Pilot's Licences issued in Hong Kong
22 Nov 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
4 Nov 2013	Accident Bulletin on Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter released
25 Oct 2013	Accident Bulletin on Cessna 172P fixed-wing aircraft released
22 Oct 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
7 Oct 2013	Helicopter accident
4 Oct 2013	Asia and Pacific region to jointly develop air traffic flow management implementation plan
28 Sep 2013	Aircraft accident at Sek Kong Airfield
25 Sep 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
4 Sep 2013	Final report on B-HLL Airbus A330-342 aircraft accident published
22 Aug 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
24 Jul 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
18 Jul 2013	Government publishes B-HRN helicopter aircraft report
26 Jun 2013	DGCA chairs ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group meeting
25 Jun 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
27 May 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
23 May 2013	Official opening of new Civil Aviation Department Headquarters
24 Apr 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
30 Mar 2013	Daily flight movements hit new record
25 Mar 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
25 Feb 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
28 Jan 2013	ICAO Secretary General visits Hong Kong
22 Jan 2013	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted

Date	Press Releases of 2012
24 Dec 2012	Daily flight movements hit new record
19 Dec 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
7 Dec 2012	CAD Search and Rescue Exercise 2012
30 Nov 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
31 Oct 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
26 Sep 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
10 Sep 2012	DGCA chairs ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group meeting
23 Aug 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
23 Jul 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
13 Jul 2012	Civil Aviation Department completes investigation on loss of standard separation incident on September 18, 2011
10 Jul 2012	CAD responds to media enquiries on safety issues concerning the third runway
21 Jun 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
18 Jun 2012	Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Supervisory Group Meeting
24 May 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
20 Apr 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
5 Apr 2012	Longitudinal separation reduced to increase flight capacity
21 Mar 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
9 Mar 2012	CAD releases accident bulletin on Heliservices (Hong Kong) Limited helicopter accident
21 Feb 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
9 Feb 2012	CAD releases updated bulletin on Government Flying Service helicopter accident
22 Jan 2012	Daily flight movements hit new record
18 Jan 2012	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
13 Jan 2012	Government publishes investigation report on serious incident involving Finnair aircraft

Date	Press Releases of 2011
21 Dec 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
25 Nov 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges
18 Nov 2011	Accident bulletin on East Asia Airlines helicopter accident released
24 Oct 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges
27 Sep 2011	CAD's response to media enquiries on a loss of separation incident
22 Sep 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
1 Sep 2011	Pearl River Delta Region Air Traffic Management Planning and Implementation Supervisory Group meeting
25 Aug 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges
12 Aug 2011	New handover point through Pearl River Delta Region
22 Jul 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
11 Jul 2011	Topping-out Ceremony for new Civil Aviation Department Headquarters
11 Jul 2011	Speech by DGCA at new CAD Headquarters Topping-out Ceremony
6 Jul 2011	Hong Kong International Airport Master Plan 2030
29 Jun 2011	Interim statement on East Asia Airlines helicopter accident released
27 Jun 2011	CAD responds to media on Mandatory Occurrence Reporting system
21 Jun 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
24 May 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
23 Apr 2011	Daily flight movements exceed 1 000, hitting new record again
21 Apr 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
1 Apr 2011	Daily flight movements hit new record
18 Mar 2011	Working Arrangement between Civil Aviation Department and European Aviation Safety Agency signed
18 Mar 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
17 Mar 2011	Aircraft pulls create new Guinness World Records
18 Feb 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
1 Feb 2011	CAD releases preliminary report on Heliservices (Hong Kong) Limited helicopter accident
26 Jan 2011	CAD releases preliminary report on Government Flying Service helicopter accident
20 Jan 2011	Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharges adjusted
20 Jan 2011	Update report on Cathay Pacific aircraft accident released
12 Jan 2011	Children needed for aircraft pull event

Date	Press Releases of 2010
28 Dec 2010	Applications for aircraft pull event to close on Thursday
27 Dec 2010	GFS helicopter accident
23 Dec 2010	Preliminary report released on Finnair attempted take-off from taxiway incident
20 Dec 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
17 Dec 2010	Applications invited for Aircraft Pull event
22 Nov 2010	Celebration activities to mark centenary of aviation development in Hong Kong announced
19 Nov 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
27 Oct 2010	Flights to and from the Mainland
21 Oct 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
21 Sep 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
14 Sep 2010	Government publishes B-LAT helicopter accident report
9 Sep 2010	DGCA elected Chairman of ICAO Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group
20 Aug 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
11 Aug 2010	Update report on Cathay Pacific aircraft accident released
27 Jul 2010	Preliminary report on East Asia Airlines helicopter accident released
21 Jul 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
3 Jul 2010	Helicopter accident
22 June 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
25 May 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
6 May 2010	Preliminary report on Cathay Pacific aircraft accident released
22 Apr 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
13 Apr 2010	Serious aircraft incident
23 Mar 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
22 Feb 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
1 Feb 2010	CAD hosting regional Performance Based Navigation implementation seminar
22 Jan 2010	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges
20 Jan 2010	Air traffic in the Pearl River Delta region
13 Jan 2010	Regulating the level of alcohol concentration of pilots while discharging duties

Date	Press Releases of 2009
29 Dec 2009	Global high-speed aviation Intranet service begins operation in Hong Kong
17 Dec 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
27 Nov 2009	Speech by DGCA at new CAD Headquarters Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony
27 Nov 2009	Foundation stone laid for new Civil Aviation Department Headquarters
25 Nov 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
4 Nov 2009	Reduction in commission for travel agents by airlines
3 Nov 2009	CAD hosts regional seminar on aerodrome certification
23 Oct 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
2 Oct 2009	Express air route in Hong Kong airspace implemented
23 Sep 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
24 Jul 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
24 Jun 2009	DGCA awarded French Medal of Aeronautics
4 Jun 2009	Preliminary report on Robinson R22 helicopter accident released
22 May 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges approved
13 May 2009	Hong Kong signs agreements on mutual acceptance of Certificates of Airworthiness and Parts Manufacturer Approvals
13 May 2009	Replacement of the air traffic control system
29 Apr 2009	Aircraft noise mitigating measures
23 Apr 2009	CAD hosts aviation security seminar
28 Mar 2009	Leaflet gives safety tips on flying model aircraft
25 Mar 2009	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
22 Jan 2009	Airline passenger fuel surcharges adjusted

Date	Press Releases of 2008
25 Sep 2008	CAD approves adjustments to aviation passenger fuel surcharges
29 Aug 2008	Hong Kong and Singapore ink aircraft maintenance agreement
25 Jul 2008	Aviation passenger fuel surcharges adjusted
14 Jul 2008	CAD hosts seminar on aviation safety oversight audit
24 Jun 2008	Oasis Airlines' Air Operator's Certificate revoked
26 May 2008	CAD approves adjustments to aviation passenger fuel surcharges
21 Apr 2008	Record aircraft movements ease stranded air traffic
22 Mar 2008	New record for daily flight movements

Date	Press Releases of 2007
3 Sep 2007	Airbus A380 fly-past over Victoria Harbour
30 Aug 2007	CAD hosting two-day meeting
23 Aug 2007	CAD hosts symposium on implementation of multi-crew pilot licence
8 Jul 2007	Light plane in landing incident
28 May 2007	CAD hosts Aeronautical Telecommunication Network Implementation Co-ordination Meeting
2 May 2007	Government Publishes B-HJS Aircraft Accident Report
6 Apr 2007	New record for daily flight movements
21 Mar 2007	Smooth start for new cabin baggage security measures
27 Feb 2007	New security measures for cabin baggage to be implemented at Hong Kong International Airport
21 Feb 2007	New record for daily flight movements
18 Jan 2007	Adjustments to Aviation Passenger Fuel Surcharge

Date	Press Releases of 2006
14 Dec 2006	HK passes evaluation on preventing spread of diseases through air travel
30 Nov 2006	CAD hosts Aviation Language Proficiency Seminar
26 Oct 2006	CAD's response to media enquiries
26 Oct 2006	CAD annual Search and Rescue Exercise a success
10 Aug 2006	Aircraft occurrence report
2 Jun 2006	HK, Mainland China and Macao sign arrangement on aircraft maintenance organisations
4 May 2006	Government publishes B-HRX aircraft accident report
15 Apr 2006	New record for daily flight movements
3 Apr 2006	CAD responds to news report on departure tax
23 Mar 2006	Hong Kong signs aircraft maintenance MOU with Canada
17 Mar 2006	CAD to hold exhibition of civil aviation development in Hong Kong
14 Feb 2006	CAD hosts COSCAP-SEA Steering Committee Meeting
1 Feb 2006	New record for daily flight movements
18 Jan 2006	Flight movements to break record on January 27

Date	Press Releases of 2005
19 Dec 2005	CAD grants Certificate of Airworthiness to special freighter
5 Dec 2005	Hong Kong inks aviation maintenance MOU with Canada
10 Nov 2005	Aviation Security (Amendment) Ordinance to come into operation
30 Sep 2005	Flight movements to break record on October 14
16 Sep 2005	Report on aircraft incident
22 Aug 2005	CAD annual search and rescue exercise a success
28 Jul 2005	Aircraft Occurrence Report
15 Jul 2005	Government publishes B-HYA aircraft accident report
11 Jul 2005	Preliminary Report on Robinson R44 Helicopter Accident Released
20 Jun 2005	CAD to host ICAO Asia Pacific Regional Seminar on Facilitation
12 Jun 2005	CAD conducting an investigation into a private helicopter accident
11 Jun 2005	Helicopter Crash Roundup
31 May 2005	Helicopter landing incident
25 Apr 2005	New measure for APDT refund introduced
9 Apr 2005	Lighters banned on US bound flights and US airlines
17 Mar 2005	Flight movements to break record at Easter
4 Feb 2005	Government publishes Aircraft Accident Report 1/2004 and report of the Board of Review
3 Feb 2005	Flight movements to break record in Lunar New Year
26 Jan 2005	Helicopter incident - loss of radio communication
20 Jan 2005	Cathay Pacific Airways gets approval to levy fuel surcharges
18 Jan 2005	Light plane in landing incident

Date	Press Releases of 2004
17 Dec 2004	Hong Kong inks aviation maintenance MOU with Singapore
9 Dec 2004	Report on aircraft occurrence
9 Dec 2004	CAD strives to maintain highest regulatory standards
1 Nov 2004	Speech by FS at Opening Ceremony of Civil Aviation Directors General Conference
1 Nov 2004	Speech by DGCA at opening ceremony of 41st DGCAs conference
1 Nov 2004	HK hosts 41st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation
25 Oct 2004	CAD to issue special stamp to mark opening of conference
25 Oct 2004	CAD to host major civil aviation conference in November
17 Jun 2004	Flight standards safety seminar for the Asia-Pacific Region successfully held in Hong Kong
31 May 2004	Approval for airlines to levy fuel surcharges
31 May 2004	PLA displays search-and-rescue capabilities at CAD exercise
7 Apr 2004	Arrangement Concluded with the Mainland on Aircraft Accident Investigation & Search and Rescue
31 Mar 2004	International Flight Movements Register 3% Increase in Summer Season
30 Mar 2004	Announcement of Senior Appointments
30 Mar 2004	Mount Parker New Route Surveillance Radar Commissioned
28 Mar 2004	HKCAD Official Chairs International Committee Meeting on Airport Facilitation
22 Mar 2004	Speech by SEDL at opening ceremony of annual conference of IFATCA
22 Mar 2004	HK hosts five-day international air traffic controllers conference
29 Feb 2004	US FAA Administrator Visits Hong Kong
22 Feb 2004	High-level Meeting to Enhance Air Traffic Management in PRD
17 Jan 2004	Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods & Restricted Articles by Air

Date	Press Releases of 2003
7 Dec 2003	West Kowloon Heliport commences full operations
27 Nov 2003	CAD Conducts Annual Search and Rescue Exercise
16 Nov 2003	Hong Kong to Host International Air Traffic Controllers Conference 2004
26 Oct 2003	Airlines offer more passenger and cargo services
8 Oct 2003	LegCo approves increase in air passenger departure tax to $120
28 Sep 2003	DGCA chairs major international air navigation conference
27 Sep 2003	Transit passengers using cross-boundary ferry service exempted from airport departure
25 Sep 2003	Preliminary Report on GFS Helicopter Accident Released
21 Sep 2003	Air traffic surge expected during Golden Week
12 Sep 2003	Hong Kong to host regional civil aviation conference in November 2004
29 Aug 2003	Security Bureau responds to media enquiries
29 Aug 2003	French aviation experts arrive to help with helicopter crash investigation
28 Aug 2003	Screening of all hold baggage at airport boosts public confidence in air travel
27 Aug 2003	SCS writes to all colleagues
27 Aug 2003	CAD will conduct an investigation into a GFS helicopter accident to determine the asual actors
27 Aug 2003	SCS offers deepest condolences to GFS crew members' families
27 Aug 2003	S for S expresses condolences to family members of two GFS crew members
27 Aug 2003	GFS expresses condolences to families of two deceased crew members
27 Aug 2003	Statement by CE
27 Aug 2003	Helicopter crash roundup
27 Aug 2003	GFS helicopter fails to respond to base
1 Aug 2003	Inspector's Investigation Conducted into the Cause of Aircraft Accident
18 Jul 2003	CAD Investigates an Inflight Incident due to Air Turbulence
9 Jul 2003	HK Passes ICAO's Airport Anti-SARS Measures Evaluation with Flying Colours
27 Jun 2003	CAD Grants Approval to First Hong Kong-Based Regional Jet Operator
27 Jun 2003	International Civil Aviation Organization to Evaluate Airport Anti-SARS Measures
10 May 2003	Aircraft Not a High Risk Environment for Virus Transmission
26 Feb 2003	CAD to Grant Certificate of Registration to New Type of Executive Jet
24 Jan 2003	Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods & Restricted Articles by Air
8 Jan 2003	Air Traffic in Hong Kong Recovers to or Even Exceeds the Pre-911 Level
7 Jan 2003	Flight Movements to Break Record in Lunar New Year

Date	Press Releases of 2002
11 Dec 2002	Hong Kong's level of terrorist incidents remains low
20 Nov 2002	Premier Zhu Rongji leaves after three-day visit to Hong Kong 56K / Broadband
1 Nov 2002	Safety Management System Pivotal to Well Being of Aviation Industry
31 Oct 2002	Increased Passenger and Cargo Services Offered by Airlines
1 Jun 2002	Reappointments to Airport Authority
25 May 2002	CE deeply saddened by CI611 accident
25 May 2002	Acting DGCA on China Airlines accident
10 May 2002	Proper Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Restricted Articles by Air
24 Apr 2002	CAD Conducts Annual Search and Rescue Exercise
5 Apr 2002	Increased Passenger and Cargo Services Offered by Airlines
19 Mar 2002	Air Operator's Certificate Presented to New Helicopter Company
17 Mar 2002	Flight Movements to Break Record in Easter
28 Feb 2002	Speech by Director-General of Civil Aviation at the Meet-the-Media Session
8 Feb 2002	CAD Approved HAECO as Recognised Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation

Date	Press Releases of 2001
4 Dec 2001	Pre-Departure Clearance Data Link Service Enhances Flight Efficiency
2 Nov 2001	Air Passenger and Cargo Services in Winter Season
27 Sep 2001	Enhanced security measures at HKIA
21 Sep 2001	Helicopter passengers to pay departure tax on October 1
14 Sep 2001	Flight Services between Hong Kong and Canada Resume
13 Sep 2001	US Airspace System to Resume Normal Operation
12 Sep 2001	Closure of Canadian Airports
12 Sep 2001	US Incident (3)
12 Sep 2001	US Incident (2)
24 Aug 2001	DGCA Congratulates Cadet Pilot Graduates in Australia
15 Aug 2001	Airship Operation in Hong Kong
20 Jun 2001	Air Traffic Control Occurrence
13 May 2001	Director-General of Civil Aviation Visits Chinese Aviation Authorities
4 May 2001	CAD's Dangerous Goods Seminar Well Received by Air Industry
23 Apr 2001	Review on Hong Kong's Air Traffic Control System
19 Apr 2001	CAD's Datalink Project Enhances Flight Efficiency
11 Apr 2001	Opportunities for Air Services Expansion Abundant
8 Apr 2001	Flight Movements to Break Record in Easter
28 Mar 2001	Increased Passenger and Cargo Services Offered by Airlines
25 Mar 2001	Improper Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air an Offence
14 Jan 2001	Flight Movements to Break Record in Lunar New Year

Date	Press Releases of 2000
31 Dec 2000	Titles of CAD Senior Management to Change
8 Dec 2000	UK Experts: HK Air Traffic Operation Safe
6 Dec 2000	PLA & US Military Join CAD in Search and Rescue Exercise
3 Dec 2000	UK Experts to Review HK Air Traffic Control System
28 Nov 2000	CAD investigates air traffic control incident
22 Nov 2000	Air Traffic Controllers Essential to Aviation Achievements
12 Nov 2000	CAD Well Prepared for Safety Audit
10 Nov 2000	Titles of CAD Senior Management to Change
3 Nov 2000	Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order (Commencement) Notice 2000
3 Nov 2000	LegCo Members Visited CAD Facilities
1 Nov 2000	Increased passenger and cargo services offered by airlines
14 Sep 2000	Air Traffic Control Standards Well Maintained
14 Sep 2000	CAD Strives to Ensure Maximum Air Safety
11 Aug 2000	CAD Investigates Air Traffic Control Incident
9 Aug 2000	New Aircraft Descent Procedure Reduces Noise
30 May 2000	Improved Helicopter Services Between Hong Kong and Macau
24 May 2000	Three-day Regional Conference on Aviation Held in Hong Kong
7 Apr 2000	CAD Competent to Administer Flight Time Limitations Scheme
5 Apr 2000	Aviation Industry Thoroughly Consulted on Aircrew Fatigue Rules
25 Mar 2000	Increased passenger and cargo services offered by airlines
13 Mar 2000	No Air Traffic Incident Reported in HK on March 6
3 Mar 2000	Investigation into Air Traffic Control Incident of January 22 Completed
29 Feb 2000	Hong Kong Aviation Sector Experienced Smooth Rollover to February 29
26 Jan 2000	CAD Explains Air Traffic Control Issues
25 Jan 2000	CAD Investigates Air Traffic Control Incident
20 Jan 2000	Number of Daily Flights to Peak at Lunar New Year
1 Jan 2000	Y2K: Deactivation of Y2K Contingency Plans by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
1 Jan 2000	Y2K: HK Aviation Sector Experienced Smooth UTC Rollover
1 Jan 2000	Y2K: HK International Airport runs smoothly after rollover
1 Jan 2000	Y2K:Smooth Rollover at Hong Kong International Airport

Date	Press Releases of 1999
29 Dec 1999	CAD Well Prepared for Y2K Rollover
1 Dec 1999	CAD Organises Annual Search and Rescue Exercise
30 Nov 1999	CAD Hosted Search and Rescue Symposium
26 Oct 1999	Increased Passenger and Cargo Services Offered by Airlines
22 Oct 1999	Aircraft Safety Not Compromised
18 Oct 1999	Investigation on China Southern Airlines CZ341 incident
3 Sep 1999	Flight safety
31 Aug 1999	The Airport commenced full dual runways operation
25 Aug 1999	Preliminary on-site investigation of air crash accident completed
24 Aug 1999	Chek Lap Kok wind conditions on August 22
24 Aug 1999	Flight Data Recorders retrieved
23 Aug 1999	Civil Aircraft Accident - Inspector's Investigation
23 Aug 1999	Financial Secretary's transcript
23 Aug 1999	Transcript of Chief Executive's media session at PMH
22 Aug 1999	Chief Executive's Statement on Air Accident
22 Aug 1999	Airport To Resume Operation
22 Aug 1999	Press release on CI642 accident on August 22
8 Jul 1999	CAD finishes investigation into ground incident of June 17
19 Jun 1999	Ground Incident - CI665
1 Mar 1999	International Civil Aviation Organisation Meeting

Date	Press Releases of 1998
11 Dec 1998	Aircraft accident investigation report released
30 Nov 1998	Civil Aviation Department launches search and rescue exercises
5 Jul 1998	Speech delivered by Director of Civil Aviation, Mr. R A Siegel
6 Feb 1998	Publication of Incident Report VR-HOX (2/97)

Date	Press Releases of 1997
3 Dec 1997	Search and Rescue Exercise 97

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