Media Centre

HKIA, Paris CDG Airport Sign MOUs on Strengthening Cooperation in Airport Management and Cargo Development

2018/06/22

The two memorandums of understanding (MOU) on airport management and aviation development, and cargo development are signed by Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (left) and Augustin de Romanet, Chairman & CEO of Groupe ADP (right) at the Paris Air Forum.
Signatories of the MOU on sponsoring aviation staff to study advanced master course in Hong Kong includes Mr Lam and representatives from sponsors including ENAC, Cathay Pacific Airways, French Civil Aviation Authority, Groupe ADP, Hong Kong Airlines Limited and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited.

(HONG KONG, 22 June 2018) – Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Groupe ADP yesterday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU) on strengthening cooperation between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport in airport management, aviation development and air cargo development.

The two MOUs on airport management and aviation development, and cargo development were signed by Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, and Augustin de Romanet, Chairman & CEO of Groupe ADP, at the Paris Air Forum.

Mr Lam said, “We are delighted to strengthen our connection with Paris CDG Airport, which is a key European hub and one of the world’s busiest airports. Through this collaboration, we hope to construct a mutually beneficial partnership that will help both parties continuously enhance airport operations and development in various areas. I believe that by sharing experiences and working together hand in hand, we can offer even better airport experiences and services to our respective passengers and the logistics sectors, as well as elevate the competitiveness of our airports.”

Augustin de Romanet said, "Groupe ADP is proud to announce today a global partnership between Paris CDG Airport and HKIA: two of the most prominent airports in Europe and in Asia. By sharing their experiences and best practices as well as exchanging staff, we will definitely increase our performances in terms of quality of service, productivity, safety, security and environment protection. We are also very proud to partner with HKIA on the development of aviation industry talents and to explore new opportunity in Mainland China. On cargo, each airport will benefit for best practices and from developments of high value activities such as luxury products and e-commerce.”

Currently, an average of 44 flights fly between HKIA and CDG every week. In 2017, these flights carried more than 480,000 passengers and 39,700 tonnes of cargo between the two cities.

Under the MOU on airport management and aviation development, the two airports will cooperate to improve performance in efficiency, safety, security, quality and environmental protection. They also agreed to enhance network connectivity and share experiences through a staff exchange programme to further support talent development. Both airports will also explore opportunities to join forces in Mainland China. 

The MOU on air cargo development aims to strengthen the cooperation between HKIA and CDG, as well as between Asia and Europe. It targets to promote and facilitate the transport of fast-growing cargo segments such as e-commerce, temperature-controlled goods as well as luxury products. Both airports will share experience, best practices and information of common interest to enhance safety, security, reliability and efficiency of air cargo development. The two airports have also attained IATA CEIV Pharma certification, a global standard on competency and preparedness in handling pharmaceuticals.

During the event, another MOU was also signed detailing sponsorships that will enable a second batch of civil aviation staff from countries looking for capacity building in aviation to participate in the Advanced Master in Air Transport Management Programme (the Programme), which is jointly delivered by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) and Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC, or National School of Civil Aviation of France).

Building on the Protocol of Cooperation on Capacity Building and Safety Enhancement in Civil Aviation for countries in the Southeast Asian region signed by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC, or the French Civil Aviation Authority) in June last year and echoing the No Country Left Behind campaign of the International Civil Aviation Organization, the MOU represents sector-wide commitment to support the Programme by continuing the sponsorship arrangement of the first cohort to the second cohort, which is targeted to commence in early 2019. These arrangements also demonstrate the HKIAA’s efforts in fostering Hong Kong as an international aviation training hub.

Signatories of the MOU included Mr Lam and representatives from sponsors including ENAC, Cathay Pacific Airways, DGAC, Groupe ADP, Hong Kong Airlines Limited and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited.

Supplementary information

About Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA):

HKIA is one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of both passenger and cargo throughput. In 2017, HKIA handled 72.9 million passengers, making it the world’s third-busiest international passenger airport. HKIA has also been the world’s busiest cargo airport for eight consecutive years. Last year the airport handled more than 5 million tonnes of cargo and airmail, becoming the first airport in the world to reach this milestone. 

About Groupe ADP:

Groupe ADP develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget. In 2017, the Group handled through its brand Paris Aéroport more than 101 million passengers and 2.3 million tonnes of freight and mail at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly, and more than 127 million passengers in airports abroad through its subsidiary ADP International. Boasting an exceptional geographic location and a major catchment area, the Group is pursuing its strategy of adapting and modernizing its terminal facilities and upgrading quality of services; the Group also intends to develop its retail and real estate businesses. In 2017, Group revenue stood at €3,617 million and net income at €571 million.

For CDG alone, it handled 69.5 million passengers and 2.2 million tonnes of cargo in 2017, which is the busiest European cargo airport.

About Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA):

The HKIAA, established by AAHK in 2016, aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional civil aviation training hub by providing educational programmes and practical hands-on experience for industry professionals. The HKIAA partners with local and overseas educational bodies, vocational training institutions, industry practitioners and other organisations.


Download photo
Media Enquiry Hotline:
+852 2188 7152
Contact Email:
media@hkairport.com
Airport Authority Website:
www.hongkongairport.com
Customer Enquiry Hotline:
+852 2181 8888