Hong Kong Airlines breaks ground for Aviation Training Centre

Hong Kong Airlines held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 9th, for the Hong Kong Airlines Aviation Training Centre (HKAATC), as it enters its 10th year of operations. HKAATC offers a variety of aviation services and related training facilities. This investment by Hong Kong Airlines, which has been based in Hong Kong for a decade, marks its confidence in the regional aviation industry outlook as well as in the Company’s prospects. The HKAATC is targeted for completion in 2018, with a total investment of approximately HK$1.8bn. Located at Kwo Lo Wan Road at Chek Lap Kok, the site spans about 5,858 m² and will comprise an 11-storey training centre with a gross floor area of at least 22,907 m², featuring a flight training tower and an administration tower. The Centre will feature leading international standards of air crew training. Further, to boost the quality of the HKAATC, the project features an environment-friendly design which meets the Silver grade of the BEAM Plus assessment by the BEAM Society Limited of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, reflecting Hong Kong Airlines’ commitment to high standards in green building. HKAATC will be able to house 12 full flight simulators, a large safety training centre with a full-sized aircraft cabin mock-up, as well as facilities for training crew in fire and smoke related evacuation, training pool and emergency slides for evacuation practice. Training will be led by seasoned crew trainers.