The world's biggest passenger jet flew through Hong Kong harbour Monday to mark the arrival of Asia's largest air show, as delegates aim to tap into the booming Chinese aviation market.
The double-decker Airbus A380 roared past the city's famous skyscrapers to open the four-day Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress, now a purely civilian show after years of focusing on military and commercial aircraft.
"The Asia Pacific region is one of the most dynamic areas for growth in the entire aviation industry," said Mike Rusbridge, chairman of Reed Exhibitions, which organised the event.
"It has a strategic part to play to maintain growth and progress."
After 25 years in Singapore, Asian Aerospace is being staged in Hong Kong, with delegates from the mainland's aviation authorities and airlines among some 10,000 visitors expected to check out the latest products on offer.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary John Tsang highlighted the importance of the Chinese market.
"China has emerged as a major player in the aviation sector. China is set for double-digit growth for the airline sector in the next two decades," he told reporters.
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