HAECO Hong Kong's radio-frequency identification ("RFID") tool management system was runner-up for the Best RFID Implementation (Other Industry) Award at the RFID Journal Awards 2018. HAECO Hong Kong introduced this tool management system in 2017, to enhance safety practices and efficiency in its airframe services operations. The system uses handheld RFID readers, tool tags and a HAECO tool management app that mechanics can access via their mobile phones to rapidly complete a toolbox inventory at the end of each working shift. Its aim is to ensure no tools are left behind inside an aircraft and to assist in locating missing tools when needed. The system will be implemented throughout HAECO Hong Kong's operations in phases.

Patrick Wong, HAECO Hong Kong's Executive General Manager Line Services (left), receives the award from Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor of RFID Journal, at the award presentation ceremony held in Orlando, Florida.

The HAECO Hong Kong RFID tool management system project team.