Tag / Hong Kong
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Are ops to Hong Kong getting easier?
Since August 2018, Hong Kong Airport has been providing six daily designated slots to GA/BA between 1600-2059Z (0000-0500 local time), and it now looks like this policy has been extended through to…
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Extra overnight slots for Hong Kong extended until 2019
We reported a few months back that the Airport Authority (AAHK) and the Hong Kong Schedule Coordination Office (HKSCO) have decided to trial an increase in slot availability from 4 to 6…
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More overnight slots for Hong Kong
Without stating the obvious, Hong Kong is a busy airport and it’s a difficult one to get slots and parking at, if you are a GA/BA operator. Ok- it’s true, we went…
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Updated communication procedures for Hong Kong FIR
AIP SUP A09/18 details new communication procedures for air traffic entering the VHHK/Hong Kong FIR. The key points: Aircraft shall comply with the following communication requirements to obtain an air traffic control…
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Hong Kong near-misses on the rise
According to recent figures released by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of Hong Kong, 2017 saw an increase in ‘loss of separation’ incidents within it’s airspace. Twelve times, two aircraft came within…
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New disinsection procedure for Hong Kong (VHHH/HKG)
From April 25th, 2017, Hong Kong will require disinsection for all aircraft inbound from Zika affected areas (i.e. last port being a WHO Category 1 or Category 2 area). The current list of…
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International Bulletin: Winter is Coming, Updated Canada Requirements
Winter is coming 09NOV With the clocks changing, it’s a reminder that we’re not far away from the snowstorms, deicing delays, cancelled flights, airport shutdowns, and those big invoices for de-icing fluid. Our new…
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Hong Kong is a pain in the ass – it’s official
After a few members complained, we put the question out to OpsGroup: is operating a non-scheduled flight to Hong Kong really that difficult? The response was a resounding “Yes”. Why then? Operators talk…
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Typhoon Nida – or is it the End of the World?
Typhoon Nida is enroute to Hong Kong, and will make landfall early on Tuesday morning. Now, we know that The Weather Channel and other mass media outlets enjoy exaggerating the picture somewhat,…
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Midweek Briefing 29JUN: Santa Maria Oceanic Strike, US Entry Requirements
Santa Maria Strike: Four Routes 29JUN Santa Maria Oceanic has published four special routes for use during the upcoming “July Friday Strike Series” ATC Industrial Action. Read the article and then Summer of Strikes. New US Entry…
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Monday Briefing: Your Attention Please, US Airport Disruptions
Your Attention Please 18JAN As we reach 25,000 readers, your help is requested. We want to make sure we’re delivering the best bulletin to you, so if you have a few moments, please answer 3 questions. You’ll receive…
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Monday Briefing: Cyclone Ula strengthens towards Fiji, TSA Waiver program changes
Cyclone Ula maintains strength towards Fiji The first tropical cyclone for 2016 is lashing Fiji’s outlying islands, after causing destruction in parts of Tonga. Category three Cyclone Ula is bringing 150-kilometre-an-hour winds, strong gusts…
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Monday Briefing: North Atlantic OTS Changes, Indonesia Volcano Eruption
North Atlantic OTS Changes this week 09NOV This Wednesday (12NOV) sees the implementation of the new NAT Track OTS, marking the first change to the lateral structure since the tracks were introduced in…
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Monday Briefing: North Atlantic Changes, Caspian Sea Missiles
19OCT2015 Flight operations in the NAT region will see significant changes in around three weeks time, including new ‘half-degree’ NAT tracks, new Entry Points in Gander and Shanwick OCA’s, and several procedural…
