CAD follows up on an incident of aircraft temporarily loss of communication
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) expressed serious concern over an incident on July 4, in which a Cathay Pacific Airways (CPA) flight from Hong Kong to London's Heathrow experienced a temporarily loss of communication with local air traffic control unit during its flight. CAD has instructed CPA to follow up seriously and submit an investigation report within one week.
Preliminary information indicated that the flight adhered to its authorised routing throughout the journey. The flight later arrived at its destination safely.
CAD has instructed CPA to conduct a comprehensive review of the incident, including the operation condition of the aircraft, setting of communication equipment and communication with local air traffic control unit. CPA has also been requested to thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident and to submit a detailed report. CPA is conducting a comprehensive review as instructed, including meeting with relevant crew members. Upon receipt of the relevant report, CAD will conduct a review and follow up with the airline as appropriate.
Cathay Pacific Airways, Photo source: reference image
Police conduct inter-departmental exercise to prepare for 94th INTERPOL General Assembly
To ensure the smooth conduct of the94th INTERPOL General Assemblyscheduled to be held in Hong Kong in late November this year, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), in collaboration with various government departments and relevant organisations, successfully carried out a comprehensive inter-departmental exercise last night (August 18), at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria Harbour and the West Kowloon area.
The exercise covered a wide range of measures and arrangements, including simulating crowd flow management for approximately 1 000 delegates within the venue and their movement between the main and side event venues, command and coordination of sea and land transport, wireless network stress test, and contingency deployment plans for unexpected situations. These efforts aimed to ensure that every segment of the General Assembly would proceed efficiently and smoothly, while showcasing Hong Kong's capability and determination in hosting major international events.
The exercise also simulated a scenario in which terrorists rammed a vehicle into the venue and opened fire during the General Assembly, resulting in mass casualties. Concurrently, an evacuation was carried out at a neighbouring educational institution due to a separate incident. Various departments and organisations swiftly activated their emergency response mechanisms. The exercise comprehensively tested the coordination capabilities of relevant stakeholders across various key operational areas, including immediate tactical intervention, emergency response, triage and emergency medical treatment of casualties, handling of suspicious objects, and management of affected persons. By refining contingency protocols, the exercise further strengthened inter-departmental counter-terrorism readiness and incident response capabilities.
The exercise mobilised over 2 600 personnel from various government departments and relevant organisations, including the HKPF, the Fire Services Department, the Hospital Authority, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. The Commissioner of Police,Mr Chow Yat-ming, observed the exercise on site, and commended the professional performance and coordination of all participating units.
As an international metropolis, Hong Kong must maintain a high state of vigilance amidst the complex and volatile global terrorism landscape. Through this comprehensive exercise, various departments further refined collaboration and contingency protocols, making every effort to ensure meticulous preparations for the upcoming major international events.
Police conduct inter-departmental exercise to prepare for 94th INTERPOL General Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Police conduct inter-departmental exercise to prepare for 94th INTERPOL General Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Police conduct inter-departmental exercise to prepare for 94th INTERPOL General Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Police conduct inter-departmental exercise to prepare for 94th INTERPOL General Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
