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Written by: Kong Fanxu
2020-11-18 13:41
Last update date: 2020-11-18 13:41
The US State Department approved three arms sales to Taiwan last month, with a total value of approximately US$1.8 billion. The Chinese side subsequently decided to sanction Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense, and Raytheon, which sold arms to Taiwan. enterprise.
The former Legislative Councilor of the Civic Party, Tan Wenhao, is concerned about whether the maintenance and repair services of Thor, which provides the Hong Kong International Airport's air traffic management system for the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong, will be affected.
The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, gave a written reply today (18th), stating that the contract signed between the Civil Aviation Department and Raytheon has clauses and suppliers must provide equipment and services in accordance with the contract requirements. The authorities will continue to maintain close communication with suppliers. Other policy bureaus or departments of the Hong Kong government have not signed contracts with the above three companies.
At present, the air traffic management system of Hong Kong International Airport is provided by Raytheon.
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The Transport and Housing Bureau responded in writing that the Civil Aviation Department’s air traffic management system is provided by Raytheon, and the Department currently does not have any contractual arrangements with Boeing Defense and Roche Martin.
The procurement of the air traffic control system of the Civil Aviation Department strictly abides by the procurement regulations applicable to all government departments, and the contracts signed with the relevant suppliers are accompanied by clauses. The suppliers must provide the equipment and services required by civil aviation in accordance with the contract requirements.
As the content of the air traffic control system maintenance contract involves commercially sensitive information, the authorities will not disclose the details to third parties.
The Transportation and Housing Bureau also pointed out that in aviation, the government will closely monitor developments related to the operation of Hong Kong International Airport and will review corresponding strategies and arrangements in due course to ensure that aviation safety and air traffic control system maintenance are not affected, and to consolidate Hong Kong’s performance. The status of an international aviation hub.
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