Dear AFA Members, Associates and Friends,
First of all, warmest wishes for good health and good business in 2012!
Admidst the gloom of rising fuel prices and the impending imposition of punitive tax on carbon emissions from all international flights with destinations inside the European Union, the announcement by the Airport Authority of Hong Kong (on 29 December) of the results of the three-month public consultation on its Master Plan 2030 was a very welcome morale booster.
A whopping 73% of respondents opted for Option 2 - developing the three-runway system at HKIA - compared to just 11% who preferred Option 1, maintaining the HKIA's two-runway system.
83% strongly agreed that HKIA should continue to be expanded to help it cope with future air traffic demand; and
80% strongly agreed that a decision should be made urgently on the airport's future development.
While also rightly acknowledging the importance of assessing and addressing the environmental implications of building a third runway, the overall thrust of public opinion is a ringing endorsement of the pragmatism and common sense of the Hong Kong community.
Issue 3 of the AFA Viewsletter
Issue 2 of the AFA Viewsletter
Issue 1 of the AFA Viewsletter
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