Win at 11th Payload Asia Awards follows nods to airport for top cargo services at international industry events in recent weeks.

Hong Kong started flight operations on its third runway on Thursday, with officials saying it will keep the city's airport competitive as an aviation hub despite its lagging post-pandemic recovery. Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said this week that it will reach 100 percent of pre-pandemic flights in January.

Hong Kong started flight operations on its third runway on Thursday, with officials saying it will keep the city's airport competitive as an aviation hub.

Hong Kong International Airport is the world's busiest cargo airport, but has fallen from its pre-pandemic status as the third busiest for international seats

One of Hong Kong's largest infrastructure projects in recent years, the three-runway system involved the 3,800-meter third runway, an expansion of Terminal 2 passenger building, a new concourse, an automated people mover system, and a baggage handling system. The third runway was put into operation in July 2022.

Hong Kong airport has formally commissioned its three-runway system, capping nearly a decade of work to boost capacity.

City leader says aviation capacity must ‘soar’, but challenges remain for carriers as long-haul market recovery drags on amid Russia-Ukraine war.