The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) participated in the Super Terminal Expo (STE) 2026, held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
As a Strategic Partner, HKIAA joined other leading aviation organisations, including the HKIA Consultancy Limited, the International Cooperation and Service Center (ICSCC) of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and Aviation Week Network, in supporting this premier industry platform. Supported by the Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB)'s Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy and the Belt and Road Office of the HKSAR Government, STE 2026 brought together airport operators, airlines, regulators, technology providers, and experts to explore the latest developments and emerging trends shaping the industry sectors.
HKIAA President Simon Li was one of the officiating guests at the Opening Ceremony of STE 2026. Other distinguished officiating guests included Mr Han Jun, Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC); Ms Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government; Mr Fred Lam, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK, and the leadership team of Informa Markets, organiser of STE 2026.
In addition to showcasing its training programmes and professional development opportunities at its exhibition booth, HKIAA co-organised the Low-Altitude Economy (LAE) Forum on 3 November. Held within the dedicated LAE Pavilion, the Forum brought together government representatives, industry leaders, technology innovators and aviation experts to discuss the latest developments and future prospects of the low-altitude economy in the Greater Bay Area, the Chinese Mainland and beyond, covering topics such as regulatory harmonisation, infrastructure, technology, commercial viability, safety and sustainability.
The Forum was officially opened with HKIAA President Simon Li giving welcome remarks, followed by a keynote from Ms Joan Hung, Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government. Her insights highlighted the opportunities and growth potential of the low-altitude economy in Hong Kong.
The programme continued with insightful panel discussions featuring distinguished experts and industry stakeholders, while the LAE Pavilion showcased innovative technologies and solutions from the advanced air mobility ecosystem.
The LAE Forum welcomed a diverse audience, including Consulate General representatives from Kazakhstan, Iran and Belarus, aviation and industry professionals, and students seeking to learn more about this exciting frontier in air transportation and economic development.
Before the first day of STE 2026 concluded, HKIAA’s Director of Academy Mr Richard Wu was also on hand at the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Awards ceremony as one of presenters.
