HK Express is following the standard from International Civil Aviation Origination (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Civil Aviation Department (CAD). Since the three words airline code “HKE” is given by ICAO. And then, the two words airline code “UO” is given by IATA. The air operator’s certificate is given by the CAD. So that, HK Express must follow the standard from those originations.
Moreover, CAD will monitor the airlines companies about the bi-lateral Air Services Agreement. The safety, orderly and expeditions also maintaining by CAD. And it will ensure those Hong Kong companies with the international standard which given by IATA and ICAO. Such as the aircraft maintenance, the licensed flight crew, the establishment airworthiness and flight operation etc. Also, CAD will conducting the accident investigations fairly and impartially. And it will give the aeronautical information service and a timely and effective alerting service to HK Express aircraft fleet. Also, the safety and security standard in Hong Kong International Airport is setting and enforcing by CAD.
For ICAO, it will ensure the safety and development of the international air transportation. Encouraging the development of airways, airport and other air navigation facilities for the international air transportation. And ensuring all the contracting states are fully respected and having an opportunity to operate international company fairly.
For the IATA, it’s mainly concerned with tariff coordination. Such as the fares, rates, charge and the levels of travel agent commissions etc. And it’s mainly focus on setting the safety standards in the international air transport. Also, IATA will hold a forum for member states of IATA to discuss the matter about the fares or rates etc. It’s spread through the different country in the world.
After the CAD, ICAO and IATA, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) also collaborated with HK Express. AAHK is an authority the follow up the airport facilities section in Hong Kong International Airport, such as runway, the third runway building and ramp etc. Since the hub of HK Express is Hong Kong International Airport, so that HK Express must collaborate with AAHK. Hence, HK Express is collaborated with ICAO, IATA, CAD and AAHK.