Aircraft Division Chairman’s message

I am deeply honoured to be elected as the Chairman of AC Division for 2024/2025 session and thank you for all the trust given by our aviation peers.

Hong Kong is still in the middle of air traffic recovery from pandemic, although the recovery is relatively slower than some other busy airports in the region, increase of flight arisings in May 24 recorded a 34.5% growth in compare to May 23. The key challenge to aviation industry now mainly focus in shortage of staff like most sectors in Hong Kong, one key element is to attract new joiners and train up their competencies.

In addition to global efforts to attract talents joining our industry as Engineers, Technicians and mechanics, the Division’s mission’s is to serve our members and the Hong Kong Aviation industry with necessary knowledge tools as well as experience sharing by our local experts and world-class partners.

AC Division continued to engage with the next generations through our flagship programme Aircraft Engineer Development Scheme (AEDS), giving eye-opening opportunities for the young aviation passionate to get-in-touch with the industry, derive one’s own career plan upon graduation. At the same time the Division also offered an aviation scholarship, awarded to an outstanding engineering undergraduate student recognizing his excellent achievements from different aspects. 

On the other hand, AC Division delivered a wonderful 2023/2024 session through organizing cost effective CPD events like various training courses, lectures, workshops and technical visits to meet huge local demands. This demand will remain high in the near future and I am sure AC Division committee will collaborate well and serve our best efforts ensuring all of us could enjoy safe travel in the lovely blue sky. We look forward to seeing you at our coming activities.

Ir. Chan Wai Kwong

Chairman of the Aircraft Division for session 2024/2025