(1st from the left): Ms Patty YEUNG, PolyU Executive Officer of Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, Dr Allen WANG, PolyU Assistant Professor of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Dr Kam Hung NG, PolyU Assistant Professor of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, Prof. Chihyung WEN, PolyU Head of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, Prof. Zhongqing SU, PolyU Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Intelligent Structures and Systems, Prof. H.C. MAN, PolyU Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Xiaowen FU, PolyU Head of Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Dr Hon-Wah WAI, PolyU Director of Industrial Centre.
Scholars from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) were invited to visit the home-developed aircraft C919 and ARJ21 display in Hong Kong for the first time, witnessing a significant accomplishment in the national aviation manufacturing industry.
The tour co-hosted by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) and the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), included introducing C919 and ARJ21’s facilities and visiting the control cabin. PolyU scholars specialising in aviation and engineering engaged in fruitful dialogues with the C919 pilots, who will be conducting the inaugural flyby over Victoria Harbor tomorrow, on flight operations and aircraft structure.
Prof. H.C. Man, PolyU Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, believed the flyby is significant as it allows Hong Kong citizens to learn more about the country’s aircrafts, and will be inspiring to the young people.
PolyU signed an MOU with the C919 and ARJ21 manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (COMAC) in March, on promoting civil aviation technology collaboration and fostering research, talent development and knowledge transfer in artificial intelligence, big data and new materials. Scholars from Aviation, Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Logistics & Maritime Studies shared insight in reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as an International Aviation Hub, outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan and the latest 2023 Policy Address, for a research report ,compiled by the One Country Two Systems Research Institute, for submission to the HKSAR Government next year.
This visit to the C919 and ARJ21 aircraft showcases PolyU's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the aviation industry while playing a crucial role in advancing the nation's aviation manufacturing capabilities.
