1. Development, Safety Oversight and
Safety Management System (SMS)
Of Business Aviation (BA)
in Hong Kong (HK)
Michael Lau
Senior Operations Inspector
Flight Standards and Airworthiness Division
Civil Aviation Department (CAD)
Hong Kong SAR

2. Outline
BA Development in Hong Kong
Safety Oversight
SMS
Challenges ahead

3. Business Aviation Development in Hong Kong

4. Hong Kong Financial centre A place for international business A hub
High volume of business activities
Over 50 million population in the Pearl River Delta Region

5. Asia Pacific Region International Monetary Fund (IMF):
GDP annual growth
Strategic location of Hong Kong
Hong Kong as a gateway to Mainland China
Mainland China
1.3 billion population
2nd largest economy in the world
Highest foreign exchange reserves
Great demand for air services
World
Asia Pacific Region
2009
1.8%
3.8%
2010
3.4%
5.5%

6. Within five hours flight time
1 hr
2 hr
3 hr
4 hr

7. Growth of Civil Aviation in HK
Passenger throughput
Cargo throughput
45 million
3.3 million
3rd in Asia
1st in Asia

8. Average 20% growth each year
Developments of BA in HK from 2005 to 2009:
Aircraft movements and Passengers had doubled
Average 20% growth each year

9. A Comparison of HK BA Operator activities of 2009 with that of 2005
Year
No. of Operator
No. of Aircraft
2005 2 8
2009 21

10. Types of Business Jet on HK register include:
Global 5000
CL 604/605
Gulfstream G300
and more coming ...
Boeing BBJ
Citation 560XL
CL850

11. Location of the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (BAC)
Hong Kong International Airport
O7L
25L
O7R

12. HKBAC Total size about 65,000 m2
Executive terminal building and two hangars providing one-stop-shop services

13. Business Aviation Safety Oversight

14. Application and Continuous Surveillance
Hong Kong Air Operators
Foreign Air Operators for Non Schedule Flights

15. Hong Kong Commercial Air Operators
Application
Operations Manual
Training Manual
Organisational Structure
Key Staff Members
Arrangements and Facilities of Maintenance
Security
Programme
Pre AOC Audit
Operations
Airworthiness
Proving Flight
Yes
Findings No
Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) Granted for one year
Surveillance
Start of Operations
HKCAD has the right to suspend the AOC in case of any safety concerns
Flight Inspections
Station Inspections
Document Inspection
Simulator Approval
Authorised Examiner
Ramp Inspections
Maintenance facilities
Maintenance records
Remedial
Actions
Findings
Yes
Findings resolved No
Air Operator's Certificate renewed for one year

16. Foreign Commercial Air Operators for Non Schedule Flights
Application
Primary Responsibility
State of Operator
State of Registry
3 Days
2 weeks
for new Operators
Documents check
Permit / Clearance
Start of Operations
Surveillance
Findings from other Authorities' Reports or ICAO Audit or ATC Reports
Ramp Inspections
Serious
Follow up with operators and Authorities
Operations of aircraft may be grounded in HK
Findings
Significant safety concerns No
Ramp Inspection Report

17. Business Aviation Safety Management System

18. ICAO Annex 6 and HK Legislation
Background
Systematic approach
ICAO Annex 6 and HK Legislation
4 types of Service Providers shall implement SMS
Identify safety hazards and mitigate risks
Remedial actions
Continuous monitoring
Continuous improvement

19. Acceptance Requirements
SMS development plan
Nomination of key personnel
Identify hazards and mitigate risks
Safety assurance
Training and Communication
SMS Manual
Gap
analysis
report
Proactive safety culture
Continuous improvement
Further enhancement

20. Compliance Status in Hong Kong
Implementation of SMS in HK
SMS
Effective Date
Compliance Status in Hong Kong
Airports
Nov 2003
Yes
Air Traffic Control
Nov 2005
Airlines and Air Operators
Jan 2009
Yes  
Aircraft Maintenance Organisations

21. Challenges ahead

22. Challenges for the Regulator
Ad hoc nature of Business Aviation
Flexible
Collaboration
Numerous types
Ops Manual to cover all types
Suitably qualified personnel
Training Organization / Simulators
Training Org / Authorities
Initial assessment by the Operators

23. Challenges for Aircraft and Airport Operators
Rapid growth
Single airport in Hong Kong
capacity issues
How do we increase capacity
Equipment
3rd Runway
Infrastructure - midfield

24. “Committed to a Safe and Efficient Air Transport System”
HKCAD VISION
“Committed to a Safe and Efficient Air Transport System”

25. 1. An application for permission (DCA122 form) to operate non-scheduled services; 2. A valid air operator's certificate or equivalent document to indicate type of aircraft authorized, area(s) of operations, and type(s) of services authorized; 3. Current Certificate of Airworthiness, and Certificate of Registration of the aircraft to be used; 4. The aerodrome operating minima to be used at the Hong Kong International Airport together with the instructions relating to the application of those minima; 5. Noise certificates to show that aircraft complies with ICAO Annex 16 Volume I Part II Chapter 3 noise standard ; 6. Information as to how the pilot's route and airport qualification is to be established for Hong Kong; 7. Insurance Certificate that insures the operator in respect of any liability which may be incurred by him/her in respect of Third Party, Passenger, Baggage, Cargo, and Mail for any one event to a Combined Single Limit required in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order; and 8. Confirmation on whether the aircraft is equipped with TCAS II, and has full navigational capability and sufficient fuel to divert to alternate airfield.

26. 1. Type of aircraft; 2. Nationality and registration marks of the aircraft; 3. Name of operator; 4. Name of ground handling agent in Hong Kong; 5. Proposed dates and times of arrival and departure; 6. Confirmation that there will be no fare-paying passengers or commercial cargo on board; 7. Insurance Certificate that insures the operator in respect of any liability which may be incurred by him/her in respect of Third Party, Passenger, Baggage, Cargo, and Mail for any one event to a Combined Single Limit required in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order; 8. Noise Certificate to show that aircraft complies with ICAO Annex 16 Volume I Part II Chapter 3 noise standard; and 9. Confirmation that the aircraft has full navigational capability and will carry sufficient fuel to divert to its alternate airfield from overhead Hong Kong