(h) Property, plant and equipment
A ll items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to recognition, property, plant and
equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost of
an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised as an asset if, and only if, it is probable that future economic
benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
T he cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs
of bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use. The cost of all aircraft is stated net of manufacturers’
credit. Aircraft and related equipment acquired on an exchange basis are stated at amounts paid plus the fair value
of the fixed asset traded-in. Expenditure for heavy maintenance visits on aircraft, engine overhauls and landing gear
overhauls, is capitalised at cost. Expenditure for engine overhaul costs covered by power-by-hour (fixed rate charged
per hour) maintenance agreements is capitalised by hours flown. Expenditure for other maintenance and repairs is
charged to the profit and loss account. When assets are sold or retired, their costs, accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses, if any, are removed from the financial statements and any gain or loss resulting from
their disposal is included in the profit and loss account.
L easehold hotel properties held by an associated company are carried at fair value, less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses. Fair values of leasehold hotel properties are determined by independent professional
valuers on an annual basis. The Group’s share of the revaluation gain or loss is reflected under the share of
post-acquisition capital reserve.
A n item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss on derecognition of the asset is included in the profit and loss
account in the year the asset is derecognised.