Hong Kong's airport authority and labour department are set to launch the second Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Virtual Job Fair on 2 and 3 December. More than 1,000 job openings at over 30 companies across HKIA's airport community will be on offer during the event, covering different roles in air cargo, airport security, baggage handling, technical services, engineering and customer service. The airport authority said candidates can also apply for the management trainee and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport hosts two-day job fair
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Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Hong Kong’s airport authority has announced that all airport staff belonging to the targeted groups are required to receive the third dose of vaccination, in view of new recommendation from the government and health experts. The airport authority urged staff under the targeted groups to receive the third jab as soon as possible. The third dose of vaccine should be administered at least six months after the second dose. The targeted groups include those handling high-risk cargo or having … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) last week welcomed Chief Executive Lam’s support in her policy address as the airport looks to further uphold Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub. The airport is pushing forward multiple plans related to the ‘airport city’ development, including the recently completed pavement works of a third runway which is expected to be commissioned next year. The airport authority is also developing a logistics centre and a commercial attraction, along … [Read more...] about Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
Hong Kong ‘s third runway on track for next year
Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s largest air cargo hub, is on track to finish its third runway in 2022. The airport authority on September 7 announced a major milestone of the three-runway system (3RS) project as runway pavement works were completed. Jack So, chairman of the authority, said: “Construction works of 3RS started in August 2016, which entails the formation of 650 hectares of land by reclamation. With the completion of reclamation and runway pavement works, we are … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ‘s third runway on track for next year
Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong International Airport announced last week that it will implement more stringent requirements to further protect airport staff after its most recent confirmed case involving lounge staff. In a statement, the Airport Authority said that ‘targeted groups’ of workers will have to be vaccinated, and negative test results or medical exemption will not be accepted as an alternative. The new requirements are implemented on top of the rules introduced in August requiring staff entering … [Read more...] about Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong sees continued cargo growth in July
Hong Kong International Airport reported double-digit cargo growth in July, on the back of strong imports and exports, as passenger traffic slid slightly below pre-pandemic levels. Cargo throughput at HKIA in July grew 12.4 percent to 419,000 tonnes compared to the same month last tear. In June, cargo volume reached 399,000 tonnes, up 11.5 percent year on year. “Transshipments recorded strong growth of 21 percents. Both imports and exports also experienced double-digit growth. Cargo to and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees continued cargo growth in July