Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre has been appointed by the Airport Authority of Hong Kong to design and build a fixed-based operation for business aircraft at the new Chek Lap Kok Airport. The company, a joint venture between US-based executive-aviation service provider AMR Combs and Chinese shareholders, will also operate the centre for a 15-year term.
"Asia is an important market for business aircraft. In the transcontinental category, the region accounts for around 25% of manufacturer's total sales," says Bill Koch, vice-president of marketing and development at AMR Combs.
The first phase of the building programme, which will cost about $12million, is expected to begin by the end of the year and will involve the construction of an executive terminal and hangar and on-site offices for customs and immigration, flight planning and executive-charter services.
Source: Flight International
