Chapter 6 - Performance Summary


In 2006, we achieved the following targets:

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At least 95% of departing aircraft took-off over water via the West Lamma Channel between 11:00pm and 7:00am
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Facilitated airlines to adopt the CDA procedure for night-time approaches from the northeast
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Noise Abatement Departure Procedures were used for departures to the northeast
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Older, noisier 'Chapter 2' aircraft were prohibited from landing and taking-off in Hong Kong
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We maintained contact with concerned District Councils, the media, other concerned parties and the general public, and provided aircraft noise information as necessary
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Ensuring compliance of established airworthiness and flight operations standards by Hong Kong registered aircraft and locally based airlines
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We maintained a website enabling public access to aircraft noise and flight path information
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All new equipment purchases were scrutinised for energy-efficiency
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E-mail was encouraged for all office communications
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We continued to recycle waste paper, used CDs and laser printer cartridges
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We complied with all environmental regulations regarding the discharge of sea water and the disposal of chemical waste


Our Environmental Targets for 2007

Here's an overview of our goals for the year ahead:

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Have at least 90% of arriving aircraft land over water from the southwest between midnight and 7:00am
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Have at least 95% of departing aircraft take-off over water via the West Lamma Channel between 11:00pm and 7:00am
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Encourage airlines' adoption of the CDA procedure for night-time approaches from the northeast
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Continue to implement Noise Abatement Departure Procedures for departures to the northeast
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Prohibit older, noisier 'Chapter 2' aircraft from landing and taking off in Hong Kong
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Maintain contact with concerned District Councils, the media, other concerned parties and the general public, and provide them with aircraft noise information as necessary
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Enable public access to aircraft noise and flight path information via the Internet
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Reduce electricity consumption
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Purchase energy-efficient equipment
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Reduce paper consumption
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Encourage the use of e-mail for office communications
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Continue recycling waste paper, used CDs and laser printer cartridges
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Comply with environmental regulations regarding the discharge of sea water for cooling systems and the disposal of chemical waste




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