Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Groupe ADP will exchange knowledge on luxury goods cargo management and e-commerce under two memorandums of understanding (MOU), signed at the Paris Air Forum (21 June).

An MOU on air cargo development to strengthen co-operation between Paris CDG and AAHK – and between Asia and Europe – includes the promotion of fast-growing and high-value air transport segments such as e-commerce and luxury goods.

Both airports will share knowledge and information to improve efficiency, safety, security, quality and environmental protection in the field.

Augustin de Romanet said: “Groupe ADP is proud to announce a global partnership between Paris CDG Airport and HKIA: two of the most prominent airports in Europe and in Asia.”

“On cargo, each airport will benefit for best practices and from developments of high-value activities such as luxury products and e-commerce.”

Another MOU on airport management and aviation development is designed to enhance network connectivity.

Both airports also agreed to a staff exchange programme and will explore a tie-up in mainland China.