CAD commemorates 80th anniversary (with pictures)
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The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) commemorates its 80th anniversary today (May 1), marking a brand-new chapter in its advancement. To honor this historical turning point, CAD will arrange a variety of occasions to display the advancement of regional civil air travel, and promote air travel understanding to the general public.
The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, stated, “The Government established the Directorate of Air Services on May 1, 1946, to manage local civil aviation operations, and the department was renamed as CAD in June of the following year. Over the past eight decades, CAD has grown with Hong Kong and the aviation industry, witnessing the expansion of Hong Kong airport from a single runway at Kai Tak to an international aviation hub with a three‑runway system.”
To mark this substantial turning point, CAD has actually released an 80th anniversary celebratory book, “Pioneering New Skies”This publication evaluates the 8 years journey of CAD and civil air travel advancement of Hong Kong; and welcomes retired associates and civil air travel history scientists to share their stories, highlighting the fast advancement of Hong Kong’s civil air travel. In the book’s beginning, Mr Liu stated that CAD will, as constantly, maintain professionalism to deal with numerous stakeholders to promote the safe and sustainable advancement of civil air travel in Hong Kong; and continue its objective to link the world and drive the market to reach brand-new heights. Excerpts from the celebratory book have actually been published to the CAD’s 80th anniversary thematic web page.
At the very same time, the Aviation Education Path at CAD head offices will include thematic exhibitions in line with the 80th anniversary event. These additions will enhance the contents and allow visitors to acquire a more detailed understanding of the turning points and future instructions of both CAD and regional civil air travel.
In addition, to reinforce neighborhood ties, CAD will hold an open day in September. A range of activities will be organized, consisting of the Aviation Education Path directed trips, thematic workshops and presentations of the air traffic control service tower simulator. Information and registration plans will be revealed later the devoted website of the 80th anniversary.