michael lau senior operations inspector flight standards and airworthiness division

1Civil Aviation DepartmentHong Kong, China

Michael LauSenior Operations Inspector

Flight Standards and Airworthiness DivisionCivil Aviation Department (CAD)

Hong Kong SAR

Development, Safety Oversight and Safety Management System (SMS)

Of Business Aviation (BA) in Hong Kong (HK)


Outline

• BA Development in Hong Kong• Safety Oversight• SMS• Challenges ahead


Business Aviation Development in Hong Kong


Hong Kong

• Financial centre• A place for international business• A hub• High volume of business activities• Over 50 million population in the Pearl

River Delta Region


Asia Pacific Region

• International Monetary Fund (IMF):GDP annual growth

• Strategic location of Hong Kong • Hong Kong as a gateway to Mainland China• Mainland China

– 1.3 billion population– 2nd largest economy in the world– Highest foreign exchange reserves

• Great demand for air services

World Asia Pacific Region

2009 1.8% 3.8%

2010 3.4% 5.5%


Within five hours flight time

1 hr

2 hr 3 hr

4 hr


Growth of Civil Aviation in HK

1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009

Aircraft Movement 6.3% Growth

Passenger Throughput 5.7% Growth

Passenger throughput

Cargo throughput

45 million 3.3 million

3rd in Asia 1st in Asia

In 2009


Developments of BA in HK from 2005 to 2009: • Aircraft movements and Passengers had doubled

Business Aviation in Hong Kong (2005-2009)

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57

12,7

72

13,7

78

15,6

28

6,80

8

1,910

2,711

3,426

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18,000

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Passenger Aircraft Movement

Average 20% growth each year


A Comparison of HK BA Operator activities of 2009 with that of 2005

Year No. of Operator No. of Aircraft

2005 2 8

2009 2 21


Types of Business Jet on HK register include: • G200 • G450 • G550 • Global 5000 • CL 604/605 • Gulfstream G300

and more coming ...• Boeing BBJ • Citation 560XL• CL850


Location of the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (BAC)

O7L

O7R

25R

25LHong Kong

International Airport


HKBAC

• Total size about 65,000 m2

• Executive terminal building and two hangars providing one-stop-shop services


Business Aviation Safety Oversight


Application and Continuous Surveillance

• Hong Kong Air Operators

• Foreign Air Operators for Non Schedule Flights


Hong Kong Commercial Air Operators

Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) Granted for one year

Air Operator's Certificate renewed for one year

• Operations Manual• Training Manual• Organisational Structure

• Key Staff Members• Arrangements and Facilities of Maintenance

Findings

Findings

•Flight Inspections•Station Inspections•Document Inspection•Simulator Approval•Authorised Examiner•Ramp Inspections•Maintenance facilities•Maintenance records

Remedial Actions

Application

Surveillance

Yes

Yes

No

No

Start of Operations

Proving Flight

Security Programme

Pre AOC Audit• Operations• Airworthiness

HKCAD has the right to suspend the AOC in case of any safety concerns

Findings resolved


Foreign Commercial Air Operators for Non Schedule Flights

Permit / Clearance

Ramp Inspection Report

Documents check

Findings

Ramp Inspections

Follow up with operators and

Authorities

Findings from other Authorities' Reports or ICAO Audit or ATC Reports

Application

3 Days

2 weeksfor new

Operators

Surveillance

Serious

Significant safety concerns

No

Start of Operations

Operations of aircraft may be

grounded in HK

Primary Responsibility• State of Operator• State of Registry


Business Aviation Safety Management System


Background

• Systematic approach • ICAO Annex 6 and HK Legislation• 4 types of Service Providers shall

implement SMS– Identify safety hazards and mitigate risks– Remedial actions– Continuous monitoring – Continuous improvement


Acceptance Requirements

Gap analysis

report

SMS development plan

Nomination of key personnel

Identify hazards and mitigate risks

Safety assurance

Training and Communication

SMS Manual

Proactive safety culture• Continuous improvement• Further enhancement


SMSEffective Date

Compliance Status in Hong

Kong

Airports Nov 2003 Yes

Air Traffic Control Nov 2005 Yes

Airlines and Air Operators Jan 2009 Yes

Aircraft Maintenance Organisations Jan 2009 Yes

Implementation of SMS in HK


Challenges ahead


Challenges for the Regulator

Ad hoc nature of Business Aviation• Flexible • Collaboration

Numerous types• Ops Manual to cover all types• Suitably qualified personnel

Training Organization / Simulators• Training Org / Authorities• Initial assessment by the Operators


Rapid growth Single airport in Hong Kong

capacity issues

How do we increase capacity• Equipment• 3rd Runway• Infrastructure - midfield

Challenges for Aircraft and Airport Operators


HKCAD VISION

“Committed to a Safe and Efficient Air Transport System”


1. An application for permission (DCA122 form) to operate non-scheduled services;

2. A valid air operator's certificate or equivalent document to indicate type of aircraft authorized, area(s) of operations, and type(s) of services authorized;

3. Current Certificate of Airworthiness, and Certificate of Registration of the aircraft to be used;

4. The aerodrome operating minima to be used at the Hong Kong International Airport together with the instructions relating to the application of those minima;

5. Noise certificates to show that aircraft complies with ICAO Annex 16 Volume I Part II Chapter 3 noise standard ;

6. Information as to how the pilot's route and airport qualification is to be established for Hong Kong;

7. Insurance Certificate that insures the operator in respect of any liability which may be incurred by him/her in respect of Third Party, Passenger, Baggage, Cargo, and Mail for any one event to a Combined Single Limit required in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order; and

8. Confirmation on whether the aircraft is equipped with TCAS II, and has full navigational capability and sufficient fuel to divert to alternate airfield.


1. Type of aircraft;

2. Nationality and registration marks of the aircraft;

3. Name of operator;

4. Name of ground handling agent in Hong Kong;

5. Proposed dates and times of arrival and departure;

6. Confirmation that there will be no fare-paying passengers or commercial cargo on board;

7. Insurance Certificate that insures the operator in respect of any liability which may be incurred by him/her in respect of Third Party, Passenger, Baggage, Cargo, and Mail for any one event to a Combined Single Limit required in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order;

8. Noise Certificate to show that aircraft complies with ICAO Annex 16 Volume I Part II Chapter 3 noise standard; and

9. Confirmation that the aircraft has full navigational capability and will carry sufficient fuel to divert to its alternate airfield from overhead Hong Kong