Jetstar Hong Kong lodges AOC papers, on track for 2013 | Plane Talking
JETSTAR says it is getting strong support from Hong Kong's tourism industry after having lodged its application for Jetstar Hong Kong's air operator's certificate with the Civil Aviation Department.
The airline said the certificate mapped out how the joint venture with China Eastern would manage its engineering, ground operations, fleet and staffing. It also committed the airline to meeting all necessary regulatory requirements, including the key proviso that its principal place of business and centre of decision-making would be in Hong Kong. The airline has set up a project team for Jetstar Hong Kong and expects soon to announce key positions, including that of chief executive. Jetstar Group chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka said the new airline would provide hundreds of jobs and add millions of dollars in annual economic activity by the time it reached its target of 18 aircraft in 2015. Jetstar has brushed off doubts about its ability to get regulatory approval.
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