Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier Limited

Hong Kong Air Cargo, a Hong Kong-based all-cargo airline, has expressed its support for the government’s efforts to expedite the amendment of the Import and Export (Amendment) Bill 2023. On May 19, Mr Robert Sham, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, represented the airline at the Legislative Council’s meetings for the bill.

Recent government records indicate a 16.4% decline in cargo volume at Hong Kong Airport in 2022 compared to the previous year. The prohibition on transit for alternative tobacco products through Hong Kong has resulted in significant losses for the aviation industry. This situation adversely affects Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub and contradicts the objectives outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan for the Hong Kong aviation industry.

Hong Kong Air Cargo is confident that the stringent security measures implemented by the customs and logistics industry can effectively prevent the smuggling of alternative tobacco products into the market. The airline urges the Legislative Council to pass the amendment promptly.

For more information, please contact:
Ricky YUEN
Supervisor, Corporate Communication
Direct: +852 3920-9027
Email: rickyks.yuen@hkaircargo.com

Hong Kong Air Cargo is honoured to be awarded the “Caring Company Logo” for the fifth consecutive year (2018-2022) by HKCSS. As part of our ongoing commitment, we will continue to do our best to contribute to our local community and the Hong Kong aviation industry. Special thanks to The Association for Engineering and Medical Volunteer Service Centre for the nomination.

Launched by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) in 2002, the Caring Company Scheme (the Scheme) aims to foster strategic partnerships between the business and social services sectors to promote good corporate citizenship and create a more inclusive society.

Caring Company Scheme
https://www.caringcompany.org.hk

The Association for Engineering and Medical Volunteer Service Centre
http://www.emv.org.hk

As a member of IATA, we at Hong Kong Air Cargo are proud to announce that we have once again passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The IOSA is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation audit programme designed to assess the operational management and safety management systems of an airline and see if they are up to international standards. Deserved recognition to all our staff for their efforts to deliver safe and efficient services to our customers.

Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched a new chartered freighter service between Hong Kong and Sydney, Australia.

The first flight departed Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday, 8th December at 23.30hrs and arrived in Sydney this morning. The Airbus A330-200F will operate between Hong Kong and Sydney three times weekly.

In 2021, Hong Kong Air Cargo received approval to operate flights to nine new destinations, Sydney being one of them. The new service will allow customers the opportunity to streamline cargo consignments originating from both the airlines current route network and its hub Hong Kong to Australia

William Chan, Director of Government and Public Affairs, Hong Kong Air Cargo said, “We will continue to expand our route network and improve our service to serve our customers. As the global market recovers from the pandemic, it is important for us to focus on what we do well and respond to our customer’s needs whilst ensuring that we strengthen Hong Kong’s position as the international cargo hub.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) today celebrates its 5^th anniversary of operation in Hong Kong.   In 2017, the airline commenced operation with a fleet of three Airbus A330-200 aircraft, servicing five destinations in the Asia Pacific region.  Today, Hong Kong Air Cargo has a fleet of five and its network now spans over 13 destinations.

At the 5^th anniversary ceremony held earlier today at Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong Air Cargo Chairman and President Zhang Youqiang said, “In the past five years, Hong Kong Air Cargo has been operating from our base in Hong Kong connecting mainland China destinations with Hong Kong, South East Asia, Japan and Korea.  We have grown and expanded to meet Hong Kong’s needs, especially through this testing (pandemic) time. We endeavour to expand our network across Eurasia and continue to build Hong Kong as the international transit hub it so rightly deserves.”   In 2021, Hong Kong Air Cargo carried an annual cargo volume of roughly 400,000 tonnes, representing the second highest cargo volume out of Hong Kong International Airport.

Mr. Lam Sai Hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said, “Since its establishment in 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo has provided air cargo services based in Hong Kong. I would like to thank Hong Kong Air Cargo for its support to Hong Kong’s air cargo industry over the past five years. , especially to help maintain stable air cargo services to and from Hong Kong during the epidemic. Hong Kong’s superior geographical location, unique institutional advantages and rich experience in international business and trade make us well-positioned to become an important international aviation hub, international shipping centre and regional logistics hub. In line with the National 14th Five-Year Plan and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan, it also clearly supports Hong Kong in consolidating and strengthening its status as an international aviation hub. I believe that Hong Kong Air Cargo will continue to move forward. Create more glorious moments.”

In 2021, Hong Kong Air Cargo was awarded licenses to operate scheduled cargo flights to nine new routes including Chennai, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Delhi, Sydney, Melbourne, Liege and Milan.  The airline has recently launched scheduled flights between Hong Kong and Narita, Tokyo commencing 9^th July 2022.  Hong Kong Air Cargo will continue to review the market situation of launching more scheduled flight services soon.

Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched a new scheduled freighter service between Hong Kong and Tokyo, Japan.

Last year, Hong Kong Air Cargo was granted permission to operate scheduled services to nine destinations including Tokyo. 

Commencing Saturday, 9^th July, Hong Kong Air Cargo launched a new weekly scheduled service to Narita, Japan. Previously a chartered service, the new scheduled service is in line with Hong Kong Air Cargo’s policy to expand its scheduled services. The airline will continue to review its resources and the market situation with the aim to convert charter services into scheduled flight services.

William Chan, Director of Government and Public Affairs said, “Hong Kong Air Cargo strives to improve its service to best serve the people of Hong Kong, it is important to us to help sustain and maintain Hong Kong’s position as a leading cargo aviation hub, especially during the pandemic.  As the global market gradually recovers from the pandemic, we shall continue to review the market situation to introduce more scheduled destinations to our network”.

Hong Kong – Narita schedule:

For more information, please visit: www.hkaircargo.com

Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) has signed a contract with ERGOSS, the leading provider of modern and innovative solutions, tools and services for Flight Data Analysis (FDA) and Flight Investigation. SARA by ERGOSS is a web-based Flight Data Monitoring set of tools that will enable HKC to focus its efforts on what matters most to its FDA strategy and spend less time with routine analysis and event validations.

HKC is the first operator in Hong Kong and the Asian region to simultaneously launch

SARA.FDM (Flight Data Monitoring) and SARA.PWI (Pilot Web Interface) enables its crews not only a self-debriefing tool on their EFB table but also the ability to review all their flights, statistics and trends and provide direct operational feedback to the flight analysis department.

Fabrice Tricoire, Chief Executive Officer, ERGOSS said “The entire ERGOSS team is very pleased that Hong Kong Air Cargo is joining the SARA community. With SARA, HKC has chosen the latest technology to revolutionise the “know yourself” culture for its flight crews and break down barriers for seamless teamwork between flight crews and flight data analysts. They are the pioneers in Asia and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship in the years to come”.

Capt. Clifford Hung, COO HKC has welcomed this new contract signing “safety has always been our number one priority and we continually strive to set and meet our own goals. The world is changing rapidly, and it is important that we partner with the world’s best. SARA will provide us with powerful 100% web-based tools that will help us with our FDA strategy and our environmental challenges”.

Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200 freighters.

About Hong Kong Air Cargo

Launched in 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo, is an all-cargo carrier based in Hong Kong providing international air freight transportation services. Hong Kong Air Cargo’s route network covers 12 destinations across the region including Almaty, Bangkok, Dhaka, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Zhengzhou with over 200 staff and a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F. Additionally, they are the general sales agent of Hong Kong Airlines’ cargo business. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong Air Cargo is committed to working with the authorities to ensure that all its crew are protected and adhere to the health regulations and restrictions.

About ERGOSS

Created in 2009, ERGOSS offers SARA: a complete cloud-based suite of aircraft data processing modules for Flight Analysis (SARA.FDM), for Pilots (SARA.PWI), and lately for Engineers for troubleshooting and predictive maintenance (SARA.Tech).  With over 40 Customers worldwide, and some of the biggest fleets on board, SARA regularly reprocesses over one million flights in a day.

https://www.ergoss.net

7th May 2021 – Hong Kong Air Cargo are delighted to announce that they have received approval from the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) to operate scheduled cargo flights to nine (9) new routes.

In December 2020, Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) formally submitted applications to add Chennai, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Delhi, Sydney, Melbourne, Liege and Milan as scheduled service destinations. The airline previously operated chartered services to most of these cities regularly and established a solid foundation in preparation for the new services. The newly received ATLA licence approvals will allow Hong Kong Air Cargo to plan, forecast and service customers and the cities with confidence.

With the granting of the ATLA licences, the airline will soon commence applying for the other necessary approvals for the new services. The new routes will be gradually introduced utilising the existing fleet, and HKAC will continuously review its resources input if market demand continues to dictate.

Mr William Chan, Director of Government and Public Affairs said, “This marks a significant milestone in Hong Kong Air Cargo’s journey. Over the years, we have strived to do our best and serve the community of Hong Kong. The pandemic has been a challenging time globally, and the demand for the transportation of cargo has continued to increase. We are grateful for the approval for these new routes and the opportunity to grow with Hong Kong”.

Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200 freighters and have recently welcomed new pilot recruits.

Hong Kong Air Cargo have embarked on a substantial recruitment drive this week to increase their cockpit crew head count by 14 percent.

The exercise which aims to engage both First Officers and Captains has unsurprisingly had no shortage of applications. The selection committee now has the challenge to shot list candidates and make their final decision once candidates have undergone simulator sessions.

This is good news for local Hong Kong pilots at a time when the aviation world continues to suffer from the pandemic and indeed good news for Hong Kong as a cargo hub.

Whilst Covid-19 has decimated passenger flights, cargo flights have largely seen an increase in demand. This was true throughout 2020 and is showing strong figures for the first quarter of 2021. This is in part due the decreased number of passenger flights and a shortage of belly capacity.

Mr William Chan, Director Government and Public Affairs, Hong Kong Air Cargo said
“We submitted applications for 9 new routes several months ago and we are hopeful that we will soon receive approval. We need to be ready to embrace these new challenges. There is a wealth of experienced and professional pilots in Hong Kong right now and it makes sense to take advantage of the situation, we look forward to welcoming the new recruits to Hong Kong Air Cargo ‘.

Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200 freighters.

Hong Kong Air Cargo is pleased to announce the commencement of their partnership with Cainiao Smart Logistics Network.

Founded by the Alibaba-led consortium in China, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is a logistics platform with extensive global network that promises swift delivery worldwide.

Air cargo demand for the first quarter of 2021 continues to remain strong and the Covid-19 pandemic created a number of supply and demand issues primarily as a result of the lack of passenger cargo belly capacity. Whilst the passenger market has declined, the cargo market has strengthened.  In 2020, Hong Kong Air Cargo carried a total of 238,000 tonnes cargo which represents a 8.1 per cent increase compared to 2019.

Mr Jeffrey Zhang, Director, Commercial, Hong Kong Air Cargo said, “This is a very exciting day for Hong Kong Air Cargo. It has always been our goal to establish Hong Kong as an express eCommerce hub and this partnership is most definitely a step in the right direction. We are proud to partner with Cainiao.”

General Manager Cainiao Global Supply Chain, Mr. James Zhao said, “As one of the fastest growing eCommerce markets in the world, Southeast Asia is projected to achieve a 23 per cent CAGR to reach US$172 billion in 2025^[1]. With more cross-border eCommerce goods moving from Mainland China to Southeast Asia, the launch of cargo flights via Cainiao eHub will allow us to create a seamless logistics network that will improve efficiency and reduce

shipping time. The partnership with Hong Kong Air Cargo will further safeguard air freight stability and cost efficiency to benefit merchants and consumers in the region. In the near term, we aim to expand our air freight network to more countries and regions to achieve our goal of delivering globally within 72 hours.”

The first consignment set off on its journey in the early hours on Tuesday 23^rd March 2021 at Hong Kong International Airport.

Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates five Airbus A330-200 aircraft to 12 scheduled destinations.  To meet the increasing cargo demand and to build Hong Kong’s eCommence hub, Hong Kong Air Cargo has submitted applications for permission to add 9 destinations to its network.

[1] E-Conomy SEA 2020 Report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company

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About Hong Kong Air Cargo

Launched in 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines, is an all-cargo carrier based in Hong Kong providing international air freight transportation services. Hong Kong Air Cargo’s route network covers 12 destinations across the region including Almaty, Bangkok, Dhaka, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Zhengzhou with over 200 staff and a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F. Additionally, they are the general sales agent of Hong Kong Airlines’ cargo business. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong Air Cargo is committed to working with the authorities to ensure that all its crew are protected and adhere to the health regulations and restrictions.

About Cainiao Smart Logistics Network

Founded in 2013, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (“Cainiao”) is a technology company and the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group. It adopts a collaborative approach to logistics with an innovative and open data platform that improves efficiency and customer experience for all players along the supply chain. It carries forward Alibaba’s mission of making it easy to do business anywhere by aiming to deliver anywhere in China within 24 hours, and across the globe within 72 hours.

09 December 2020 – As Covid-19 continues to ravage the global aviation sector it’s not all doom and gloom. Whilst air travel recovery stalls, the demand for cargo strengthens. However, the lack of passenger fleet belly capacity has created serious cargo shortages and as the peak season rapidly approaches the biggest problem is lack of capacity. 

The increased demand for cargo capacity especially in Southeast Asia and with the desire to keep cargo on the move, Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) has positioned itself as a forerunner for a plethora of additional routes.

Export orders are a good indicator of the strength of demand for cargo services and manufactures are dealing with exceptionally high volumes requiring additional capacity in and out of Hong Kong.

HKC currently operates five Airbus A330’s aircraft to 12 scheduled destinations and increasingly also operates several weekly charter services. The load factor on all flights averages between 70 – 80% and is forecast to continue to grow especially with the probability and possibility of a vaccine and the challenge of distribution.

HKC would like to continue to play a significant role keeping Hong Kong cargo on the move. The airline has submitted applications for permission to add 9 destinations to its scheduled timetable and is hopeful that the licences will be granted.

Mr Willian Chan Director Government and Public Affairs, Hong Kong Air Cargo said, “We have seen a sharp rise in demand for cargo capacity in and out of Hong Kong. It is encouraging to see the support for Hong Kong and efforts being rewarded. We have a world-class international airport and cargo facility, we are all ready to do our bit to keep Hong Kong cargo on the move”.

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About Hong Kong Air Cargo

Launched in 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo is an all-cargo carrier based in Hong Kong providing international air freight transportation services. Hong Kong Air Cargo’s route network covers 12 destinations across the region including Almaty, Bangkok, Dhaka, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Zhengzhou with over 200 staff and a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F. Additionally, they are the general sales agent of Hong Kong Airlines’ cargo business. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, HKC is committed to working with the authorities to ensure that all its crew are protected and adhere to the health regulations and restrictions.

Media contact:

Jacqui Donaldson jacqui@com-que.com   +852 9467 4644

Mabel Lau mabel@communiquehk.com    +852 9025 7340

10 September 2020 – Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has signed an N-Ops & Crew contract with NAVBLUE. 

Formerly known as the N-RAIDO, the single solution, N-Ops & Crew will provide HKAC with the ability to plan and distribute their network schedules, maintain full operations control with configurable rules, as well as manage and optimise crew schedule planning, day-of-ops crew control, crew training and qualification, and crew mobile access.

Capt. Gerard PEACOCK, Director of Flight Operations in Hong Kong Air Cargo said: “We have undertaken a significant data integration programme at Hong Kong Air Cargo and we’ve found the right partner to enable a comprehensive integration of our Network Scheduling, Operations Control and Crew Management for day-to-day operations and planning. The product brings with it automation and optimisation for a growing operation poised to provide peak performance while maximizing the utilisation of our assets as well as providing our employees with a better quality of life.”

Based in Toulouse, NAVBLUE is a service company owned by Airbus dedicated to flight operations & Air Management Traffic Solutions. Founded in 2016, NAVBLUE’s mission is to lead aviation into the digital age.

Todd Bourg, Director of N-Ops & Crew Product Management in NAVBLUE said: “NAVBLUE is pleased to have Hong Kong Cargo as our latest airline partner in the Asia Pacific Region. Our N-Ops & Crew systems will empower Hong Kong Air Cargo with enhanced situational awareness and improve collaborative decision making for both operations and crew control in a single platform.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F freighters.

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About Hong Kong Air Cargo
Launched in 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines, is an all-cargo carrier based in Hong Kong providing international air freight transportation services. Hong Kong Air Cargo’s route network now covers 12 destinations across the region including Almaty, Bangkok, Dhaka, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Zhengzhou with over 200 staff and a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F. Additionally, they are the general sales agent of Hong Kong Airlines’ cargo business.

Media contact:

Jacqui Donaldson    jacqui@com-que.com +852 9467 4644

Mabel Lau    mabel@communiquehk.com  +852 9025 7340

Hong Kong Air Cargo is delighted to announce the successful renewal of its IATA Operational Safety Audit (“IOSA”) registration for the next two years. Effective 9th February 2020 through to 8th February 2022. The IATA IOSA is internationally recognised and accepted as an evaluation programme designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.

Hong Kong Air Cargo was first awarded full IATA membership in January 2019. As a member of IATA, Hong Kong Air Cargo is required to pass the IOSA audit every two years. During the past year, the airline continued to improve its services and provide outstanding cargo services to its customers and to Hong Kong.

Jevey ZHANG, Chairman and President of Hong Kong Air Cargo said, “We are honoured to once again renew our IATA IOSA registration. We have been working hard to ensure our daily operation processes meet global standards and we have an outstanding team who take pride in the fact that we are recognised both by our customers and IATA as a global player”.

Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200 freighters.

Hong Kong Air Cargo has unveiled its new mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices via Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This “app” will have the same look and feel that customers enjoy in the online portal. Our goal is to provide customers with various tools to access key information while providing a premiere customer experience.

The list of functions available on the mobile app includes:

• Instant tracking of air waybills through Track Your Shipment
• Checking flight schedules and the latest arrival and departure times
• Hong Kong Air Cargo office locations
• The latest news about Hong Kong Air Cargo

Utilizing the latest innovations in mobile technology to transform our website’s content into a progressive mobile web application, which enable us to keep pace with constantly changing mobile technology and deliver superior user-first experiences with significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and faster time-to-market.

Customers can download the application at www.hkaircargo.com and follow the links to the iPhone or Android mobile app store.
Hong Kong Air Cargo currently has a full-fledged homepage www.hkaircargo.com and mobile website, connected to its in-house cargo management system and flight management system.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier Ltd paid a formal visit to Evergreen Air Cargo Services Corporation in Taipei last month to discuss future cargo business opportunities.

The Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) delegation led by Chairman, Mr. James YU met with Mr. LIN Zhencai, President of Evergreen Air Cargo Services Corporation (EGAC) and his management team to formally introduce HKC to the team. Presentations from both HKC and EGAC included the history of the individual companies, present business, planning and development strategies. Both companies agreed that the meeting was useful and are eager to continue the collaboration at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Mr. James YU, Chairman of Hong Kong Air Cargo said, “We are greatly satisfied with the outcome of our meeting with Evergreen Air Cargo Services Corporation. We are confident that together both companies can enhance and develop the cargo business between the two cities. We look forward to a fruitful relationship”.

Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) is pleased to announce that with effect from 1st March 2019 it has been awarded the “Caring Company Logo” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in recognition of its commitment to caring for the well-being of its employee, the community and the environment.

“As a responsible corporate citizen, HKC pledges to contribute to the community and the environment through various community services and environment-friendly practices. The Caring Company award affirms our efforts and unwavering commitment to giving back to the community” said Mr. James YU, Chairman of Hong Kong Air Cargo. “We are delighted to be awarded the “Caring Company Logo”. It is recognition for the work we have been doing and it encourages us to continue to do more’.

The Hong Kong based all cargo airlines, strives to build Hong Kong as the air cargo hub in the region, the airline supports charitable activities and also encourages its staff members to participate and support local charitable activities.

The Caring Company Scheme aims at cultivating good corporate citizenship by encouraging strategic partnerships between the business and social service sectors to create more cross-sector community projects.

Today, Hong Kong Air Cargo successfully ticks off yet another milestone in its short history when International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) General Manager Hong Kong and Macau Ms. Yvonne HO presents Mr. Jevey ZHANG, President of Hong Kong Air Cargo with the IATA membership certificate.

In September last year, Hong Kong Air Cargo passed the rigorous IATA Operational Safety Audit (“IOSA”), an audit which is internationally recognised and accepted as an evaluation system which is designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.

Today IATA has awarded a full IATA membership certificate to Hong Kong Air Cargo. IATA is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 290 airlines and 82% of total air traffic. They support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

Yvonne HO, General Manager Hong Kong and Macau of IATA said, “We are delighted to welcome Hong Kong Air Cargo as our newest IATA member. Hong Kong Air Cargo have proved that they are indeed a world player in this very tough market, they set the bar high and continue to excel in all areas of safety and best practice”.

Jevey ZHANG, President of Hong Kong Air Cargo said “The completion of our IOSA registration and the receipt of our full IATA membership stands to further confirm Hong Kong Air Cargo’s commitment to the highest standards of operational safety. The recognition of the IATA membership is a proud moment for all of our staff and proves that hard work and determinations pays off. By meeting the worldwide practices and standards set out by IATA, we confidently aim to deliver a truly world class service. We fully support the continuous updating of standards to reflect regulatory revisions and the evolution of best practices within the worldwide airline industry under the continuing stewardship of IATA. Hong Kong Air Cargo will continue to focus on developing its network with an aim to build Hong Kong as an air cargo hub.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo’s (HKC) recently appointed new Chairman, Mr. Yu Wenyong together with members of the management team: Mr. TC Wong, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer and Mr. Jeffrey Zhang got down to business straight away. The airline aims to deploy a more stream lined business strategy to ensure it remains on target financially despite fierce completion in the market place and an ever changing global (political and economic) situation.

Mr. Yu, Mr. Wong and Mr. Zhang met with Turkish Airlines (TK) Chief Cargo Officer Mr. Turhan Ozen and Mr. Vural Uravas, SVP TK Cargo Operations earlier this week in Istanbul to discuss a number of key support related matters including code share on long haul routes and optimal utilisation of aircraft.

Mr. Yu said, “We are greatly satisfied with the outcome of this important meeting between ourselves and Turkish Airlines. We are encouraged by the outcome and we look forward to further developing this relationship with a view to implementing support services to mutually benefit both airlines.”

Today, Hong Kong Air Cargo were presented with a certificate recognizing the successful completion of a major international safety audit, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The program is an internationally accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. IOSA uses internationally recognized quality audit principles to conduct audits in a standardized and consistent manner. Hong Kong Air Cargo takes great pride in being one of the largest Asian air cargo to receive such an accolade.

Yvonne Ho, General Manager Hong Kong and Macau from IATA said that the IOSA registration shows that Hong Kong Air Cargo aligns itself with some of the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

T.C. Wong, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Hong Kong Air Cargo said, “The completion of our IOSA registration further affirms Hong Kong Air Cargo’s commitment to the highest standards of operational safety. The audit is an in-depth look at the practices and standards of the airline with the end goal of meeting a common, worldwide standard for safety in everything we do. We fully support the continuous updating of standards to reflect regulatory revisions and the evolution of best practices within the worldwide airline industry under the continuing stewardship of IATA. Hong Kong Air Cargo will be focusing on developing a fully integrated transportation network in the Greater Bay Area including air cargo, ground transportation and warehousing services with an aim to build Hong Kong as the logistics hub.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo provides an all-round logistics and supporting services, and contributes to the success of building Hong Kong as the air cargo, ground transportation and warehousing hub in the Greater Bay Area. Since its establishment in 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo has expanded its route network to cover 7 destinations in the region in less than a year. The carrier currently operates cargo services from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei. Additionally, they are the general sales agent of Hong Kong Airlines’ cargo business. The all-cargo destinations of Hong Kong Airlines include Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Dhaka, Almaty and Istanbul. Designed by the Chinese Government, the new cross-border network initiatives provide great potential for Hong Kong Air Cargo to expand its business and service customers in the Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau Gulf regions.

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《2018年杭州空港聯席會議》於2018年2月7日假杭州舉行。本次會議由杭州蕭山國際機場有限公司主辦，參加會議機構包括杭州蕭山區政府、省市口岸辦公室、民航浙江監管局、省交通廳機場管理局、空港委員會、駐場機構、航空公司等。

會議中，由杭州機場安全管理委員會、服務質量促進委員會、運行管理委員會和文化建設委員會審定，評選出2017年度杭州空港獲獎機構。

香港貨運航空憑藉服務至上、不斷創新、積極開拓市場及安全營運保障，獲得《2017年度樞紐貢獻獎》。敝公司得到杭州機場各級領導的讚許及各協作部門的肯定，亦期望敝公司能為杭州進一步加強物流產業，成為快遞之都而努力，並逐年遞增進出口貨量，成為杭州國際進出口貨運量的基石。

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香港貨運航空將於10月12至14日在深圳會展中心1號館參與第十二屆深圳國際物流與交通運輸博覽會。作為一年一度亞洲最大的綜合型國際物流和交通運輸品牌盛會，香港貨運航空將以戰略合作伙伴聯同揚子江航空貨運集團的五家成員公司亮相本次展會。

此屆物博會共設立物流與供應鏈管理展區、港航展區、航空展區等14個大展區，已吸引全球50多個國家和地區近1900家企業參展。揚子江航空貨運作為海航現代物流旗下專門從事航空貨運管理公司，本次將擕手旗下成員公司–金鵬航空、海航貨運、海航速運、天津貨航(籌) 、長安貨航(籌)及戰略合作伙伴–香港貨運航空集體亮相本次物博會。誠意邀請各大客戶前來參觀我司展台。

展會日期及地址
日期：2017年10月12-14日
地點 : 深圳會展中心1號館 B1361-B1369 展台

(繁) 2017年深圳國際物流與交通運輸博覽會（以下簡稱“物博會”）於10月12日在深圳會展中心隆重開幕。首次亮相的香港貨運航空以戰略合作伙伴身份聯同揚子江航空貨運集團旗下成員公司——金鵬航空、海航貨運、海航速運、天津貨航（籌備中）、長安貨航（籌備中）強勢登陸一號館國際展區，攜手共同展示海航現代物流航空貨運板塊，為客戶提供優質物流服務的創新解決方案及商業價值。

香港貨運航空由首席商務官張建軍先生帶領18人的籌備團隊參與物博會。團隊函蓋5大部門，包括企業發展部、收益管理部、海外銷售部、香港銷售部及聯運部的人員。另外，物博會正有同業、貨代、國企、外資、民企等物流供應鏈各持份者參與，通過現場互動交流讓參展團隊人員了解物流業最新的巿場狀況和發展方向，尋找合作機會和拓展商業網絡。

物博會首天開放現場反應熱烈，香港貨運航空憑著出色的展台設計、銷售人員的細心解說及多款精美紀念品，已經吸引了不少客人駐足參觀並與團隊互動交流洽談。

本屆展期開放至10月14日(星期六)上午，誠邀各位參與亞洲物流界盛事！歡迎蒞臨指導及交流。

展會日期及地址
日期：2017年10月12-14日
地點 : 深圳會展中心1號館 B1361-B1369 展台

*部份照片由揚子江航空貨運集團提供

Commencing on 13 September 2017, Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier Limited (“HKC”) operates direct freight flight services between Hangzhou, China and Chicago, USA, further expanding our network in North America. This first destination in North America of HKC will be served by Boeing 747-400 wide-body cargo aircraft which leased from Atlas Air, Inc., USA.

The city of Chicago locates in the heart of north American continent which is considered as second largest business central area of USA, also known as the domestic hub of railway and aviation transportation in USA. Chicago is one of the most important culture and science education center all over the world. During the initial launching period, three flights per week between Hangzhou and Chicago are expected to contribute 20,000 tons of international cargo and mail traffic volume per year to the airport of Hangzhou. The cargo delivered mainly contains high-tech electronical products especially for mobile phones and computers, others such as garments, clothing products, devices, parts and accessories and daily commodities, etc. The inaugural flight is well reserved with 80 tons of payload so far.

Mr. Zhong Guosong, the Chairman cum CEO of Hong Kong Air Cargo, said, “We are excited to set up the first destination in the continental United States to further expand our international freight market. The launch of Chicago route will further expand our existing Eurasian routes to North America, which cargo transportation spends only 15 hours from Hangzhou, China to Chicago, USA, thus providing more unimpeded freight channel between China and North America and promoting the economy and trade development between China and USA as well. It will also serve to promote Hong Kong Air Cargo’s brand image and high-efficiency in service to more parts of the world.”

The freight flight schedule of HKC for the Chicago, USA route is as follows* (All Times Local):

* Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice

Hong Kong Air Cargo held a grand opening ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong on 26^th April 2017, hosting more than 400 distinguished guests including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Mr CY Leung, China Liaison Office Deputy Director Ms Qiu Hong, Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, China Liaison Office Department of Economic Affairs Deputy Director Ms Jin Ping, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr Joseph Lai Yee Tak, Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic Of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Counsellor Mr Wang Jie, Director-General of Civil Aviation Mr Simon Li Tin Chui, Airport Authority Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer Mr Fred Lam Tin-fuk, Legislative Councillor for Transport Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming, Legislative Councillor for Tourism Mr Yiu Si-wing, HNA Group Board of Directors Director and HNA Tourism Group Co., Ltd Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr Xin Di, and Yangtze River Express Chairman Mr Zhang.

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr CY Leung said: “The establishment of Hong Kong Air Cargo is an important milestone in the development of Hong Kong’s aviation and logistics industries. At the end of this year, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be completed and, once open, will significantly shorten the time needed to travel between the Hong Kong International Airport and cities on the West Bank of the Pearl River and Guangxi, thereby expanding the Hong Kong air cargo market. To seize the opportunity to develop Hong Kong’s aviation leasing business, the Government has submitted to the Legislative Council a draft amendment to the Inland Revenue Ordinance to provide profits tax concessions to eligible aircraft lessors and leasing agents, to promote Hong Kong’s offshore aircraft leasing activities in order to enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre and aviation hub.”

“Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading logistics cities, recording the highest cargo throughput in the world over the last few years. As a shareholder, we are very pleased about the development and accomplishments of Hong Kong Airlines, and its decision to set up Hong Kong Air Cargo to support the rapid growth of the air cargo industry and the Belt and Road Initiative,” said Xin Di, Board of HNA Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of HNA Tourism Group. “HNA Group is very optimistic about the future of Hong Kong and will actively support the expansion of the air cargo industry and play our part in contributing to Hong Kong’s future.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo Chief Executive Officer Mr Zhong Guosong said, “We have, at last, officially obtained the Air Operator’s Certificate from the Civil Aviation Department and the Licence from the Air Transport Licensing Authority. This is the first Air Operator’s Certificate issued in Hong Kong in 12 years, and we are proud and excited about this incredible honour. At Hong Kong Air Cargo, our goal is to be rooted in Hong Kong, establish network throughout Asia, while maintaining a global vision. Reaping the benefits of China’s Belt and Road initiative, we will further implement marketing differentiation strategies to help propel Hong Kong’s air cargo industry forward.”

Hong Kong International Airport’s air cargo throughput has ranked first in the world since 2010, reaching 452,000 tonnes in 2016. The air cargo industry in Hong Kong benefits from the region’s unique geographical advantage and excellent environment for business. With the new directions offered by China’s Belt and Road initiative, the industry now faces tremendous opportunities for further development. The formation of Hong Kong Air Cargo during this exciting and opportune time means that the company now bears the great responsibility of promoting the profound development of the air cargo industry in Hong Kong.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Air Cargo’s important milestone today is inseparable from the success of Hong Kong Airlines, and is also a part of Hong Kong Airlines’ glorious history. Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines has taken root in Hong Kong while maintaining a global vision, building up a fleet of 34 aircraft, a network of 36 major Asia Pacific cities and a respected reputation in just 10 years. Both the passenger traffic and cargo volume of Hong Kong Airlines rank second in the Hong Kong market.

The airline’s cargo business, in particular, has experienced consistent year-on-year growth since the airline introduced its first A332F freighter aircraft in 2010. As of 2016, the airline’s 5 cargo aircraft cover 11 freight routes and 13 destinations; in 2016, its cargo volume exceeded 327,500 tonnes, accounting for 7 percent of the Hong Kong International Airport’s overall throughput. Going forward, Hong Kong Air Cargo will integrate the needs of the cargo transportation market, gradually adding B747 and B777 wide-bodied long-haul freight aircraft into its fleet over the next 5 years until the fleet size reaches double digits. At the same time, the airline will invest in the integration of “last-mile delivery” and upgrade its cargo services from “airport to airport” to “door to door” a solution that has long been a challenge for Hong Kong cargo carriers to successfully implement.

Hong Kong Air Cargo’s future development will focus on building air, land and water cargo transport systems around the Hong Kong International Airport, further improving the cargo network in which Hong Kong sits as the hub. Above all, the airline will continue working toward the goal of being rooted in Hong Kong, establishing network throughout Asia, while having a global vision, helping Hong Kong take off toward a brighter tomorrow.

Hong Kong Air Cargo has just been granted the Air Operator’s Certificate from the Civil Aviation Department and the Licence from the Air Transport Licensing Authority. This is the first time in 12 years that a new Hong Kong carrier offering scheduled services has been granted the certificate and licence, marking a glorious milestone for Hong Kong’s aviation industry.

Hong Kong Air Cargo will introduce new aircraft and a series of supporting infrastructure in order to boost its market competitiveness. To further enhance the logistics network where Hong Kong is the hub, the airline plans to deploy B747 or B777 wide body extension cargo aircraft over the next five years, reaching a double-digit fleet size. At the same time, based on the combined needs of the logistics market, the airline will make use of its new cargo capacity to launch Asia routes to Japan and India as well as long-haul routes to Europe and America. Together with its land transport and maritime shipping services, Hong Kong Air Cargo will gradually build up its own comprehensive sea, land and air Logistics transportation system.

The Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s largest international air cargo throughput hub airport, handling 4.42 million tons of air cargo throughput in 2015. Hong Kong is able to maintain and develop its position as an international logistics hub thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Big Bay Area development plan and a series of large-scale transport infrastructure projects like the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, and the 3-runway system at the Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong will further cement its position as the gateway and hub of the Pearl River Delta economic zone and continue to serve as the bridgehead for the mainland’s foreign trade and transportation.

Hong Kong Air Cargo is honoured to obtain the Air Operator’s Certificate and ATLA Licence, and will cherish the opportunity to take root in Hong Kong and, through integrating national policies, continue to expand and provide a wide range of employment opportunities, delivering benefits to the people of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Air Cargo is stepping into an important milestone with the completion of the AOC Proving Flight after a year and a half assessment by Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (CAD). Flight RH9001 departed Hong Kong for Hanoi, Vietnam at 10:40, arriving Hanoi at 11:46 (Hanoi time). After a 2-hour ground inspection, flight RH9002 returned to Hong Kong, departed at 13:29 and arriving Hong Kong International Airport at 16:20.

During the proving flight from Hong Kong to Hanoi, Vietnam, Hong Kong Air Cargo has been delivering the highest standard from cargo loading and unloading to every of its checkpoints, fulfilling the requirements set by CAD, the proving flight is another step forward to obtaining the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) granted by CAD.

To comply with rules and regulations of Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong Airlines has set up a special management team a year ago, under the leadership of Mr. Zhong Guo Song, Vice President of the group. The team incorporates the-best-of professionals from pilots, engineers, ground service, strategic planning, finance and administration. They are continuing to build up an even stronger team by recruiting more airline professionals, in the preparation of this new cargo development of the group.

The Hong Kong Air Cargo team is all set for this new and exciting challenge.