About 100 secondary school students from Sham Shui Po District participated in the "Sail out of the Champion Aviation Summer Camp 2022" yesterday and today (15th and 16th).
A teenager who is about to enter Form 6 said that he has always loved airplanes, and he makes a special trip to the airport every month to "chasing" planes.
A Form 5 student said that due to the epidemic, he has not traveled abroad for three years, and this time stepping into the airport is like reuniting with an old friend: "I feel a little sad at this point, and I'm too patient to see it."
Feng Jiaqian, who is about to enter Form 6, has been fascinated by planes since he was a child, and also likes to fly in the sky. When he grew up, he "chased" the planes by himself. In the maintenance area of the airport, we regularly wait to see if any planes take off and land." He pointed out that due to the epidemic, "chasing planes" has also been hindered.
Fung Ka-him said that when he was in middle school, he participated in aviation activities, and the pilot of the "Four Chai" (pilot commander) shared his experience of flying a small aircraft. Since then, he has developed an interest in flying and joined the Air Scout.
He believes that there are many opportunities for the aviation industry in Hong Kong, but it is now at a low ebb due to the impact of the global epidemic. "Many pilots have been fired, I wonder if I will return to life when I graduate (apply for the exam)? "He is confident that he can seize the opportunity, and he will actively equip himself, hoping to join the ranks of pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers in the future.
Form 5 students return to the airport for the first time in 3 years: It's like meeting an old friend again
Chen Zixuan, a student who will be progressing to Form 5, said that this summer camp will help you understand the operation of Hong Kong’s airports. Unable to travel abroad, this time I set foot at the airport again, and I feel very deeply, "Wow, I have not traveled for three years, most of them go on a trip first, and for three years, I have a little sadness, too patience. It's like seeing an old friend again."
For the second year in a row, the Hong Kong Youth Award Scheme and the Sham Shui Po District Office co-organized the "Sail to the Champion Aviation Summer Camp 2022". About 100 secondary school students from different schools in Sham Shui Po experienced the operation of the airport for two consecutive days, including visiting the passenger terminal. , the apron and the Hong Kong Aviation Training Building, etc.
Leung Hong, Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, said in his speech that he had not set foot at the airport in the past two years.
(Photo by Zheng Zifeng)
Leung Hong-chung, Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, said in his speech at the closing ceremony of the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy that the scene was full of vigor. Apart from many energetic young people, he had not set foot at the airport in the past two years. meaningful.
He also mentioned that the aviation industry is full of opportunities after the launch of the three-run airport, and he hopes that young people can make career plans and step into the ideal runway.
Hong Kong Airport's July passenger traffic increased by 2.6 times year-on-year to 400,000, which is still far lower than the pre-epidemic quarantine 3+4. The airport has streamlined the quarantine process today. 95% of people complete the first category within 50 minutes. At the end of the month, the same day round trip to AsiaWorld-Expo only costs 47 yuan to arrive in Hong Kong for quarantine | Quarantine and spicy reduction of designated taxis at the airport increase the business of the industry expects an average of five flags of quarantine taxis a day | Airport point-to-point only two bookings per day per group $1500 subsidy Not enough airports to add point-to-point taxis to quarantine hotels, Director of Transportation Bureau Lin Shixiong: Shared rides at the same place
