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A proposal to build a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport to accommodate more travellers and cargo has sparked controversy as critics have expressed concern over its possible environmental impact.
- Lam is overseeing Hong Kong’s airport expansion plan to boost passenger and cargo volume by 60-100 per cent by 2035
- Flight disruptions, safety issues and economic recession among industry challenges facing CEO of Hong Kong Airport Authority
Chief executive announces mainland Chinese help for project, which was delayed for four months by the suspension of sand supplies and bad weather. But legislator notes lack of details given about the plan.
Chief executive announces mainland Chinese help for project, which was delayed for four months by the suspension of sand supplies and bad weather. But legislator notes lack of details given about the plan.
A new runway on the Chinese mainland so close to Hong Kong’s own expanded airport will surely worsen congestion in the skies.
A new runway on the Chinese mainland so close to Hong Kong’s own expanded airport will surely worsen congestion in the skies.
Finance secretary says authorities are pushing for value-added air cargo and logistics businesses. He allays fears about competition from neighbouring city, saying Hong Kong should figure itself out what works best for it.
Finance secretary says authorities are pushing for value-added air cargo and logistics businesses. He allays fears about competition from neighbouring city, saying Hong Kong should figure itself out what works best for it.
Top economic planning body approves third runway costing 9.35 billion yuan, which will allow the airport to handle 80 million passengers annually by 2030.
Top economic planning body approves third runway costing 9.35 billion yuan, which will allow the airport to handle 80 million passengers annually by 2030.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Airport Authority says the city as a whole lacks the infrastructure to deal with more incoming travellers.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Airport Authority says the city as a whole lacks the infrastructure to deal with more incoming travellers.
Authority plans to have new runway in use before existing landing strip closes, but wants to cut time needed for tunnelling work.
Authority plans to have new runway in use before existing landing strip closes, but wants to cut time needed for tunnelling work.