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Hong Kong’s 3-runway system to start operating on November 28

Acting finance chief Michael Wong calls on aviation stakeholders to capitalise on project, promises authorities will help

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The 650-hectare project is expected to increase the airport’s capacity by 50 per cent to accommodate 120 million passengers and 10 million tonnes of cargo annually. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong’s three-runway system will come into operation on November 28, the acting finance chief has announced, urging interested stakeholders to capitalise on the city’s expanded aviation hub.

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“The three-runway system will be commissioned later this month on November 28 … This will make Hong Kong an even stronger aviation hub,” acting financial secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said at the opening of the Super Terminal Expo on Tuesday.

Wong also called on the aviation stakeholders to seize opportunities generated by the expanded project and promised authorities would offer any help they needed.

“It means Hong Kong will provide you with a lot of business and corporate opportunities. So do not miss it if you have plans to do business,” he said.

“Talk to the Airport Authority, talk to our business community, talk to the Hong Kong government. We will see how to facilitate so that you can realise your dreams.”

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Authorities have been urged to turn the city into a world-class international aviation hub – a vision spelled out in Beijing’s latest five-year national plan.

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