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Business leaders want Kai Tak reclaimed for commuters.

Authors :
Mecham, Michael
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 9/30/1996, Vol. 145 Issue 14, p38. 2p.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Informs that a coalition of business leaders in Hong Kong is proposing that the city not close Kai Tak airport completely when it opens Chek Lap Kok airport in 1998. Coalition's desire to preserve runway 31 for a commuter airport; Plan to be called Kai Tak 2; Obstacles facing Kai Tak 2; Comments of Martin Craigs and William Charnock; Hong Kong's emphasis on large aircraft services; Reluctance of Hong Kong to further upset Sino-British relations.

Subjects

Subjects :
*AIRPORTS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
145
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9610037651