The Government today (July 26) announced the appointment of five new members and the reappointment of 14 incumbent members to the Aviation Development and Three-Runway System Advisory Committee (ADTAC) for two years with effect from August 1, 2023.
The five new members are Mr Aaron Bok Kwok-ming, Mr Ronald Lam Siu-por, Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun, Ms Elsa Yuen May-yee, and Mr Chris Zhao Peng.
The 14 reappointed incumbent members are Mr Aaron Chan Wing-kai, Professor Angus Cheung Him-wah, Mr Herbert Chia Pun-kok, Ms Christina Chong Dong-ying, Ms Fung Sau-yim, Ms Mary Huen Wai-yi, Mr Edward Liu, Professor Lo Hong-kam, Professor Becky Loo Pui-ying, Dr Derrick Pang Yat-bond, Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Mr Brian Wu Pak-hei, Dr Frederick Yip Yeung-fai, and Dr William Yu Yuen-ping.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, said, "The National 14th Five-Year Plan has supported Hong Kong to enhance its status as an international aviation hub. With this backing, the Government and the Airport Authority Hong Kong are taking forward a number of major airport development projects, including the Three-Runway System and the transformation of our airport into an 'Airport City'. I look forward to the Advisory Committee's continued wise counsel on aviation development in the coming term.
"I would also like to thank the five outgoing members, namely Mr Chan Chi-chiu, Mr Alex Koo Pok-sing, Mr Samuel Lau Kin-pui, Mr Augustus Tang Kin-wing and Mr Wong Man-hang, for their support and contribution to the Advisory Committee during their tenure," Mr Lam added.
Members of the ADTAC come from various sectors including aviation, engineering, architecture, academics and research, business and finance, logistics and transport, tourism and hotels, environment, and legal.
The membership of the ADTAC with effect from August 1, 2023, is as follows:
Chairman
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics
Members
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Mr Aaron Bok Kwok-ming
Mr Aaron Chan Wing-kai
Professor Angus Cheung Him-wah
Mr Herbert Chia Pun-kok
Ms Christina Chong Dong-ying
Ms Fung Sau-yim
Ms Mary Huen Wai-yi
Mr Ronald Lam Siu-por
Mr Edward Liu
Professor Lo Hong-kam
Professor Becky Loo Pui-ying
Dr Derrick Pang Yat-bond
Dr Pang Yiu-kai
Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun
Mr Brian Wu Pak-hei
Dr Frederick Yip Yeung-fai
Dr William Yu Yuen-ping
Ms Elsa Yuen May-yee
Mr Chris Zhao Peng
Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics (ex-officio)
Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong (ex-officio)
Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (ex-officio)
Director-General of Civil Aviation (ex-officio)
Chaired by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, the ADTAC was established in 2015, providing a platform for members to advise the Government on broad policy matters concerning the development of the aviation industry, including the implementation of the Three-Runway System project at Hong Kong International Airport.
Ends/Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Issued at HKT 16:00