The latest news and top stories on the Civil Aviation Department (CAD), a governmental body and the civil aviation authority of Hong Kong, headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport. Its primary mission is to regulate and oversee civil aviation, ensuring a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic. The CAD’s main activities include providing air traffic control services within the Hong Kong Flight Information Region, regulating flight safety standards and setting aerodrome security standards. It plays a crucial role in maintaining Hong Kong’s efficient aviation industry and was recognised with the Global Safety Achievement Award for its contributions to aviation safety.