100 000 visitors and counting for CAD Aviation Education Path (with photos)
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The 100 000th visitor to the AEP was from a group of Vocational Training Council (VTC) students undertaking aviation studies. The students were received by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, and were gifted with aviation-themed souvenirs to celebrate this remarkable milestone of the AEP. They were thrilled to be part of and witness the significant moment of the AEP.
To enhance the public's knowledge of the air transport industry development, and attract young people to join the aviation field, the CAD established the two-storey AEP in the CAD Headquarters Building to promote knowledge of aviation. The AEP consists of two galleries to showcase a wide variety of exhibits as well as an airport viewing deck. The exhibition items and interactive multimedia systems enable visitors to obtain a deeper understanding of different aspects in relation to civil aviation, and Hong Kong's role as an international aviation hub.
The AEP has been offering free guided tours to public visitors since its opening in 2012. The AEP tour guides introduce themed exhibits to visitors and brief them on interesting aviation-related topics including the roles and responsibilities of the CAD, the history and latest aviation developments in Hong Kong, air traffic control operations, aviation safety, aviation security and aviation technologies. The AEP has been receiving an overwhelming response from the public, and its visitors are from a wide spectrum including students of different ages, youth and uniformed groups, community groups, industry partners and overseas visitors.
Mr Liu was delighted that the AEP has reached the milestone of 100 000 visitors. He said that the CAD would spare no effort in nurturing the next generation's interest in the civil aviation industry to help maintain Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub, and to address manpower needs of the industry in the long run.
Accompanying his students to visit the AEP, VTC lecturer Mr Timus Chow stated after the tour that the AEP was effective in kindling students' interest in the industry, and many of his previous students joined the field eventually upon graduation.
Looking ahead, the AEP will continue to shoulder the responsibility of promoting education in aviation, and raising the general public's interest in and knowledge of this field. For more information on the AEP or to register for guided tours, please visit the CAD's website (www.cad.gov.hk/english/aviation_education_path.html).
Ends/Thursday, May 4, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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