HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 January 2025 - With much fanfare, Hong Kong welcomed the inaugural scheduled commercial flight outside of Mainland China of the country’s first domestically developed and built C919 passenger jet aircraft on January 1, 2025.

The C919 aircraft receives a water salute at Hong Kong International Airport and warm welcome by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan (first left).

Operated by China Eastern Airlines, the C919 has taken up a daily round-trip route between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, marking an historic milestone for the home-grown narrow-body aircraft in accordance with international airworthiness standards, and a new phase for Hong Kong as a global aviation hub.

“We hope that through this scheduled commercial flight, we can bring this historic innovation breakthrough in the Mainland's production of civil aviation aircraft to our Hong Kong citizens, as well as to the international visitors coming to Hong Kong,” said Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics.

“We do hope that through this inaugural flight, we can innovate and establish ourselves in civil aviation, so as to demonstrate our position under ‘one country, two systems’ and our advantage of facilitating the Mainland’s achievements to flourish with Hong Kong's position.”

She highlighted three areas where Hong Kong could demonstrate its strengths and advantages. First, aircraft maintenance. HKIA has rich experience and comprehensive ancillary facilities that can fully support the maintenance of China-made aircraft outside of the Mainland. Second, training. The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy is an important aviation training centre in Asia, and is considering expanding its training programmes to cover areas related to C919. Third, aircraft leasing. With a preferential tax regime for aircraft leasing, coupled with Hong Kong’s well-established legal and financial systems as well as being the world’s largest offshore renminbi business centre, the city has an edge in aircraft leasing and can help the expansion of China-made aircraft in the international market through “finance leasing” in the city.

Earlier, Chan thanked the Civil Aviation Administration of China for its continued strong support of Hong Kong, and said the C919 scheduled commercial flights would give more Hong Kong residents “a chance to step on the C919 and experience the remarkable achievements of the nation's aviation development.”

“As an international aviation hub located in the heart of Asia, with half of the world's population within a five-hour flight, and with the newly opened three-runway system (3RS), Hong Kong will continue to capitalise on its unique advantage of connecting the nation and the world under ‘one country, two systems’,” Chan said.

A C919 flight demonstration over Hong Kong on December 16, 2023.

On November 28, 2024, the eagerly anticipated 3RS at HKIA was commissioned, ushering in a new era for Hong Kong’s aviation industry and its role in propelling related economic activities.

With the 3RS in full swing, HKIA, already the world’s busiest air cargo hub, would be able to increase handling capacity by about 50%, to some 120 million passengers and 10 million tonnes of cargo a year by 2035.

More than a city airport, HKIA has evolved into an Airport City and new projects include, among other things, creating an ecosystem for the arts industry, building the AsiaWorld-Expo Phase 2, developing a yacht bay with ancillary facilities and opening a food market for imported fresh food. Indeed, Hong Kong aims to expand the scale of the Airport City by more than double, building a new, world-leading landmark.

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“Con la chiusura dell'anno, è tempo di guardarsi indietro e riflettere sui tanti momenti che hanno caratterizzato il nostro percorso. Quest'anno non è stato solo una sequenza di giorni lavorativi, ma un viaggio ricco di successi, sfide superate e lezioni apprese, che ci hanno permesso di crescere come squadra e come realtà aziendale.

Nel 2024 abbiamo lanciato nuovi progetti che hanno ampliato il nostro portfolio e consolidato la nostra posizione nel settore, migliorato le performance aziendali, grazie a una gestione più efficiente e a un'attenzione costante alla qualità del servizio, espanso il nostro team con nuove figure professionali, arricchendo il nostro capitale umano con competenze preziose e nuove prospettive, rafforzato le relazioni con i clienti e i partner di tutto il mondo, consolidando collaborazioni strategiche che ci accompagnano verso il futuro.

Questi risultati non sono stati solo numeri su un grafico, ma la conferma che l'impegno condiviso porta sempre a grandi soddisfazioni.

Tuttavia, ogni anno è fatto anche di momenti che ci mettono alla prova. Le sfide affrontate non solo ci hanno insegnato a essere resilienti, ma hanno rafforzato il nostro spirito di squadra. Dalle complessità operative gestite con creatività e determinazione, alle innovazioni introdotte per migliorare i processi, ogni esperienza ci ha spinto a dare il meglio di noi stessi.

Non possiamo dimenticare gli eventi aziendali e i momenti condivisi che hanno alimentato la nostra coesione. Che fosse una giornata di team building, una celebrazione o una semplice pausa caffè condivisa, ogni occasione è stata un tassello per costruire un ambiente di lavoro positivo e stimolante” - affermano i dipendenti della Gielle Antincendio di Altamura.

Se il bilancio di quest'anno è così ricco di soddisfazioni, è grazie al contributo di ogni singola persona che fa parte dell’azienda, da Nord a Sud, in Italia e nel resto del Mondo. L'entusiasmo, la dedizione e la professionalità di ciascuno sono stati fondamentali per scrivere questa storia di successo.

Guardiamo al prossimo anno con rinnovata energia, pronti a cogliere le opportunità che ci attendono e a continuare a crescere. Le basi che abbiamo costruito sono solide, e siamo fiduciosi che il futuro riservi ancora tante soddisfazioni.

Grazie a tutti coloro che hanno reso possibile questo straordinario percorso. – Conclude la dott.ssa Rosanna Galantucci (Manager della Gielle).

Terminiamo l'anno con il cuore pieno di gratitudine e lo sguardo rivolto a nuovi orizzonti.

Lavoriamo insieme per costruire un mondo dove ogni gesto di gentilezza, ogni pensiero rivolto al prossimo, ogni sforzo per proteggere il nostro pianeta e ogni passo verso la pace diventino la base di un futuro migliore per tutti.

Con gratitudine e fiducia, Luigi, Rosanna, Vincenzo, e tutta la famiglia Galantucci augurano allo staff Gielle e a tutti un 2025 ricco di speranza, crescita e serenità.

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