Hong Kong, Zhuhai partner to boost airport operations

This is in pursuit of the Fly-Via-Zhuhai-HK.

The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and the Zhuhai Municipal Government have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in developing their respective airport operations. 

“Hong Kong and Zhuhai will strive to commission 'Fly-Via-Zhuhai-HK', develop international air cargo business of Hong Kong and Zhuhai,” Secretary for Transport & Logistics Lam Sai-hung said.

“Take forward the development of a high-end aviation industrial cluster, proactively discuss the acquisition of the equity of Zhuhai Airport by the AAHK, and more.”

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The MoU was signed by AAHK Airport Operations Executive Director Vivian Cheung and Zhuhai Vice Mayor Qin Chun in Zhuhai.

The agreement is also expected to enhance the complementarity of the two airports. 

In 2006, the AAHK and the Zhuhai Municipals Government have partnered in operating and managing the Zhuhai airport, leading to an increase in its passenger throughput.