CAD engages in air traffic management technology trials with regional partners (with photo)

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     The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, visited the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) Innovation Lab and was updated on Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE), Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO), as well as the latest developments of regional air traffic management projects today (August 7). He also took this opportunity to commend the CAD team on their successful participation in the inaugural Asia-Pacific Regional Laboratory Demonstration of TBO held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from July 22 to 24.

     TBO is an advanced air traffic management (ATM) approach being promoted globally by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in line with the Global Air Navigation Plan to optimise flight operations and enhance trajectory management. Through System Wide Information Management, FF-ICE forms the foundation for TBO, enabling richer and more collaborative information such as flight trajectories, weather, airport operations and air traffic flow management information to be shared among airspace users and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) under the platform. This collaborative approach can help to optimise flight paths, thus effectively reducing flight time, fuel consumption and carbon emissions, making ATM and flight operations more efficient and environmentally friendly.

     Since 2023, the CAD has been working closely with other ANSPs in the Asia-Pacific region on trial information exchanges for TBO. During the laboratory demonstration held in Hanoi, the CAD successfully showcased its FF-ICE prototype system developed in-house to the regional ANSPs, demonstrating the CAD's technological innovation and pioneer position in the field of future ATM development.

     Mr Liu commended the team's dedication and encouraged them to continue to embrace and effectively apply new technologies and actively participate in regional collaboration. The CAD will continue to work closely with the ICAO and other ANSPs to further enhance ATM efficiency to accommodate future air traffic demand and growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ends/Thursday, August 7, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:00

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The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu (centre), accompanied by the Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Miss Clara Wong (right), visited the Civil Aviation Department Innovation Lab and were updated on Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment, Trajectory-Based Operations, as well as the latest developments of regional air traffic management projects today (August 7).