DGCA attends Asia-Pacific aviation heads conference in Japan (with photos)

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     The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Mr Victor Liu, led a Civil Aviation Department (CAD) delegation to attend the 60th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions, organised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in Sendai, Japan.

     The theme for this year's Conference was "The sustainable skies of the Asia-Pacific region: towards increased economic prosperity and social well-being by air transportation of people and goods in the region". The five-day Conference, with over 350 participants from 47 member states, administrations and international organisations, concluded on a high note today (August 1). Discussion and information papers covering a wide range of subjects, including aviation safety, air navigation, aviation security, aviation and the environment, aviation technologies, as well as regional co-operation were submitted by aviation authorities and industry organisations to the Conference.

     Among the three papers submitted to the Conference by the CAD, one of them was themed "Development of Low-Altitude Economy" to share Hong Kong's efforts of leveraging advanced air mobility technologies to develop the low-altitude economy in Hong Kong while safeguarding aviation and public safety. The other two papers presented the CAD's experiences in upholding aviation safety and aviation security requirements for sustainable air cargo operations, and discussed the collaborative achievements in the commissioning of the Three-Runway System at Hong Kong International Airport to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the aerodrome remained unaffected throughout the project. The papers received recognition and support from delegates.

     During their stay in Sendai, the CAD delegation attended side meetings with representatives from different aviation authorities and industry organisations such as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Airports Council International and the International Air Transport Association. Views on matters of mutual interest were shared, and ways to strengthen co-operation were explored with the aim of facilitating aviation developments.

     The CAD will continue to maintain close co-operation with its aviation partners and continue to support the ICAO's global aviation development initiatives.

Ends/Friday, August 1, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:00

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The 60th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions was held in Sendai, Japan, from July 28 to August 1. The Director-General of Civil Aviation of Hong Kong, Mr Victor Liu (second right), led a Hong Kong delegation to attend the Conference. Mr Liu is pictured with the Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Ms Liang Nan (second left); the Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Affairs of the CAAC, Ms Tao Yehong (first left); and the President of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Stanley Pun (first right), at the conference.

The Director-General of Civil Aviation of Hong Kong, Mr Victor Liu (left), met with the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, Mr Juan Carlos Salazar (right), during the 60th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions, held in Sendai, Japan, from July 28 to August 1.

The 60th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions was held in Sendai, Japan, from July 28 to August 1. Photo shows a representative of the Civil Aviation Department (front row, second left) presenting a discussion paper themed "Development of Low-Altitude Economy".