Hong Kong carriers applaud plans to develop aviation

Cathay Pacific has welcomed a commitment by the territory’s govt to increase its role as a “super-connector” hub for the region. The govt of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has announced measures intended to cement its position as a major Asia-Pacific airline hub. These include a batch of measures under the “Belt & Road Initiative” designed to expand trade along the historic lines of the ancient Silk Route through Central Asia to the west, as well as along maritime and aviation routes. A Cathay Pacific spokesman said both the airline and its sister company Cathay Dragon welcomed the govt’s continued support for the Belt and Road Initiative, “which has great potential to strengthen the Hong Kong hub through the development of new air services. “ <br/>