New GNSS Interference Detection System Wins Gold at Geneva Invention Exhibition, Enhancing Aviation Safety.

CAD wins gold medal at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

An Aeronautical Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Interference Detection and Monitoring System that is capable of making use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data transmitted by aircraft and performing real-time monitoring and identification of potential GNSS interference, newly developed by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) in conjunction with a local research organisation, won a Gold Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva held between March 11 and 15 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Integrated with carefully designed algorithms, the system can perform real-time analysis of ADS-B data collected by aircraft in flight, and identify potential GNSS interference that may affect the safe operations of aircraft along their flight routes and issue timely alerts. This newly developed system complements the conventional GNSS interference monitoring technologies that mostly rely on ground stations, offering broader and more reliable monitoring and detection coverage for aircraft in flight, thus enhancing aviation safety. The experience gained from developing this new technology can also serve as an important reference for extending its application to other GNSS-reliance sectors, enabling wider adoption.

The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, said, "CAD is committed to enhancing aviation safety and operational efficiency through innovative technologies. This award is testimony to our continued drive and professional efforts. CAD will continue to facilitate and pioneer the development and growth of the aviation industry through embracing innovation and leveraging new technologies."

The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is an annual major event in the global invention community. Around 1 000 inventions from about 35 countries and regions were showcased in this year's event, and award-winning entries were selected as per detailed assessments conducted by an international panel of expert judges.

CAD wins gold medal at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAD wins gold medal at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Labour Department enhances industry-based recruitment and employment services

The Labour Department (LD) announced today (March 16) that the 10 job centres across the territory will strengthen recruitment and employment services for the catering, retail and construction industries from April 1, including organising more district-based job fairs, staging recruitment weeks and strengthening employment advisory services for these industries, with a view to providing employers and job seekers with more convenient and appropriate services.

The LD today also launched enhanced industry-based thematic webpages - Dedicated Webpages on Catering, Retail and Construction Industries - to provide job seekers with the latest information about these sectors, including job fairs, job vacancies and recruitment trends. Job seekers may also receive information about newly posted job vacancies via email or push notifications through the Interactive Employment Service website and its mobile application.

In addition, the LD will organise three large-scale "Embarking on a New Journey" industry-based job fairs at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on April 21, May 12 and May 13 to provide a large number of job vacancies from the above industries. Details of the district-based job fairs and recruitment weeks for the industries to be held at job centres will be announced nearer the time on the Dedicated Webpages on Catering, Retail and Construction Industries.

To enhance the effective use of public resources, the Recruitment Centre for the Catering Industry and Retail Industry in Cheung Sha Wan, as well as the Recruitment Centre for the Construction Industry in Ngau Tau Kok, will cease operation on April 1. Members of the public may visit job centres in various districts or browse the Dedicated Webpages on Catering, Retail and Construction Industries for employment information and services related to these sectors.

The LD will continue to enhance its services in light of service needs and market situation to further improve efficiency.

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