FPO, chill dude, it was a typo alright? Nobody said the operator doesn't need the approval. Flying this departure implies that operator is approved by it's own CAA, crews are trained and departure is in the DB. You're way too academical for a simple pilot mind. All I need to know is can I fly it or not? I know now my A340 is certified, my airline is approved for RNP OPS. I look into the box and pull up SID called ATENA 1 E, my aircraft is airworthy. DO I CARE bout AR? NO COZ it's not mentioned anywhere on departure plate. OFF WE GO.
P.S official info published on ATC section for HKG as follows:
RNP-AR
APCH PROCEDURES
The RNP-AR APCH procedures are designed to take into account the proximity of high ground and neighbouring airspace. Authorization from Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department is required to fly the RNP-AR APCH procedures. An aircraft operator who intends to conduct the RNP-AR APCH procedures at VHHH shall complete the application form which is available for download at the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department website:
Application Forms
The completed application form and supporting documents shall be forwarded to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department as follows at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of adopting the procedures:
Chief, Flight Standards
Flight Standards and Airworthiness Division
Again as you can see not a WORD bout the departure. RNP 1 approval from the CAA of the
OPERATOR is sufficient for this departure. BTW many misinterpret the meaning of AR. To my knowledge it means Authorization required from the local authorities of the airdrome location to conduct the APPROACH. Same as for CAT II, III. NO such approval from
HKG authorities in this case is required to fly this DEP. Of course provided all other requirements are met.
Note:
Approval usually refers to the CAA of the aircraft registration.
Authorization to the CAA of the airdrome location.