Competition Overview
Details
Date:
13 December 2025 (Saturday)
Venue & Setup:
HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School
Duration
1 Full Day -
AM Session: Flight Simulator Challenge
PM Session: AI Flight Planning Challenge
Target:
Secondary School Students (S1-S6)
Application Fee:
HKD $3,000 per team or HKD $4,800 for 2 teams.
(includes 2 professional AI x Aviation training workshops and
a guided tour with AI Startups)
About The Competition
Integrating AI with Aviation Science
The AI x Aviation Inter-school Competition 2025 - STARLUX Cup bridges 2 of the most future-forward domains — Artificial Intelligence & Aviation Science.
Students will explore how AI can be applied to realistic aviation scenarios, gaining firsthand experience in weather-informed flight planning, efficiency analysis, and intelligent decision-making under constraints. These interdisciplinary challenges fuel creativity and innovation, and nurture essential skills like teamwork, communication, and practical problem-solving.
Co-organising with The Hong Kong Association for Computer Education (HKACE), sponsored by STARLUX Airlines, and supported by HK Tech 300 & HKAI Lab - the two competition challenges: AI Flight Planning Challenge & Flight Simulator Challenge are the golden gateways for young talents to dive into the exciting intersection of AI & aviation.
AI Flight Planning Challenge
Challenge:
Student teams will use simulated weather data and AI tools to design a safe, fuel-efficient transpacific flight route from Taipei (TPE) to Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) or Seattle (SEA).
Objectives:
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Understand how AI can be used to optimize flight paths based on real-world
weather data. -
Analyze multiple route systems.
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Apply AI tools and critical thinking to choose the safest and most fuel-efficient
route. -
Communicate their decision-making process in a 3-min team presentation.
Each Team To Complete:
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A visualized flight route
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A short (3-min) team presentation:
1. Why this route?
2. What data was considered?
3. How AI supported the decision
4. Fuel efficiency and safety rationale
Assessment Criteria:
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Fuel Efficiency
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Safety
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AI Usage
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Presentation
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Teamwork
Flight Simulator Challenge
Challenge:
Student teams will safely and accurately manoeuvre a simulated single piston-engine airplane according to designated instructions, their hand-eye coordination and understanding of real-world flight dynamics and piloting skills will be tested.
Objectives:
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Understand basic flight maneuvers and aircraft control techniques.
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Demonstrate coordination and communication between pilot roles
(Pilot-Flying & Pilot-Monitoring). -
Apply real-time decision-making under simulated flight conditions.
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Experience the dynamics of flying through hands-on simulator use.
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Strengthen teamwork and problem-solving skills in a high-focus environment.
Each Team To Complete:
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Complete a series of manoeuvres in given time flying a Cessna 152 (classic cockpit).
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Maneuver items i.e. takeoff, climbing turn, straight & level, steep turns etc.
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Task Management between Pilot Flying (PF) & Pilot Monitoring (PM).
Assessment Criteria:
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Team coordination
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Accuracy of maneuvers
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Smoothness and control
All-in-one Advanced Training Program
(Optional Package)
*Early Bird Discount by 20 Aug 2025
Flight Sim & Flight Planning Exercise
4-hour session in each topics deepen understanding of aeronautics & build essential knowledge through practical & engaging learnings.
Led by aviation professionals with over a decade of industry experience, this hands-on training provides students with immersive exposure to real-world flight operations.
Guided by AI startup founders to explore how AI transforms the aviation industry, students apply AI tools to create optimal flight routes based on a number of real-world constraints.
Career Sharing
Share personal journeys and insights into various career paths within the aviation industry.
Students will gain valuable perspectives on what it takes to succeed in aviation, the future of the industry, and the skills and mindsets that matter most.
In-school Aviation Experience
Interactive zones: Meteorology, pilot communications, flight simulator.
This dynamic in-school experience introduces up to 60 students to the exciting world of aviation, this session is designed to be fun and educational for all levels.
Aviation-themed Leadership Training
1-day aviation-themed training for school leaders
Through team-based simulations & decision-making exercises, students learn about effective communication, situational awareness, and pressure management — key traits shared by great aviators & great leaders.
GenAI Training for Teachers
1-hour GenAI tools & classroom application showcase
Our GenAI team shares how to use accessible AI tools for lesson planning, content generation, quiz creation, and classroom engagement. Teachers will experience hands-on demos and receive take-home guides tailored to their subject areas.
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