Most powerful cargo drone takes wing

Norinco Luca, the world’s most powerful cargo drone, completes its maiden flight in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on March 31 The world’s most powerful cargo drone,

Air Macau losses soar to post-pandemic highs in 2025

Macau flag carrier Air Macau recorded net losses of RMB655 million (MOP764.8 million) in 2025, according to the annual report of the company’s major shareholder, Air

Air Macau expands flight network for summer and autumn

Air Macau is ramping up its flight offerings for the upcoming summer and autumn travel seasons, introducing new routes across mainland China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

Middle East tensions disrupt GBA airlines, spike fuel costs

Cathay Pacific has extended cancellations of daily passenger and cargo flights to Dubai and Riyadh through March 31 amid escalating Middle East tensions, while Hong Kong

Airport introduces facial recognition service for boarding

The Macau International Airport has launched the “MIA One ID” smart security and boarding services, using facial recognition for passengers aged 11 and above holding electronic

AirAsia adds morning flights on Macau–Manila route

  AirAsia will introduce three weekly morning flights on its Macau–Manila route starting Feb. 3, the low-cost carrier confirmed to the Times. At present, all direct

Eight round-trip flights affected by Airbus A320 grounding update

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced on Friday that a significant number of A320 series aircraft require emergency grounding due to flight control software vulnerable to intense solar radiation,

Airport expands smart security lanes to seven

The Macau International Airport unveiled seven new smart security channels during the weekend at its Central Security Screening Zone in the passenger terminal. The

Qatar Airways to sell its holdings in Cathay Pacific for $896 million

Qatar Airways will sell its stake in Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways in a share buyback valued at $896 million, the companies announced, ending the

Airport expansion set to boost capacity to 13 million passengers

Macau International Airport is set to complete its comprehensive expansion project by 2030, increasing its total area to 325 hectares and boosting annual passenger capacity

India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year suspension 

India and China plan to resume direct flights between some of their cities after a five-year suspension as the relations between the two countries begin to

China’s first jet-powered aircraft C909 makes inaugural Nanchang–Macau flight

China's first domestically produced jet-powered aircraft, the C909, carried 85 passengers on its inaugural Nanchang–Macau flight yesterday, marking the launch of a new route operated by

Air Macau to restrict checked baggage allowance starting Sept. 17

Air Macau will shift from a weight-based to a piece-based checked baggage policy beginning next Wednesday, September 17, a move that has drawn criticism from travelers

Air Macau reports RMB386 million loss in first half

Air Macau Company Limited, local flagship carrier, posted a net loss of RMB386 million in the first half of 2025, according to Air China’s mid-year report. This marks

Macau explores new flight links to Middle East and Central Asia

Macau is ramping up efforts to broaden its international flight network, targeting new connections with Middle Eastern countries and strengthening ties to European destinations. In

New aviation rules set fees and capital requirements

Macau has introduced updated regulations for civil aviation operators, setting new financial obligations and operational requirements, the Official Gazette announced. Under the revised rules, the security

More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem

A technology issue prompted United Airlines to ground planes at major U.S. airports today (Macau time) and more than 1,000 flights were delayed. The impacted system, called Unimatic, houses flight information

Cargo and flight data fall at local airport

The city’s air transport sector saw declines across multiple indicators in the first half of this year, with air cargo and flight volume both recording their

Air Macau flight returns mid-route after suspected lightning strike

An Air Macau flight bound for Tokyo’s Narita Airport was forced to return to Macau yesterday morning after experiencing an in-flight incident. While Air Macau has attributed the emergency

Hengqin Cargo Terminal to open doors by mid-2027

The construction is progressing on schedule at both the Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal and the Macau International Airport site, according to the Zhuhai Transport Bureau and

Liberalization law finally approved, but effects will first be seen on cargo

The new law on civil aviation activity was passed in its final reading yesterday at the Legislative Assembly. The law, which facilitates the liberalization of

Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue

HONG KONG (AP) — An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong today (Monday) shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue, days after another of the airline's flights

London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad

An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed today (Thursday) in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. Visuals on local television

Air Macau closes 2024 with losses exceeding MOP656 million

Macau’s flag carrier, Air Macau, closed 2024 with losses exceeding MOP656 million, according to Air China’s interim report for the last quarter and full year of 2024.

Airport sees growth in Q1

The Macau International Airport expects 1.85 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, with flight movements rising 1.5% to 14,000. Eric Fong,

New mobile power bank regulations to take effect in April

The Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM) announced that starting next month, most airlines operating at the local airport will implement new regulations regarding the

First Emirates pilot recruitment roadshow in Macau

  Emirates will hold its first-ever pilot recruitment roadshows in Macau on March 6 and 7, aiming to attract experienced pilots as part of the airline’s global

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the

Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240

What’s the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach

After watching videos of a Delta Air Lines jet catch fire upon landing and flip over on a Toronto runway, it’s fair to wonder how

Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive

A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively

Airport expects 8.5 million passengers this year, aims to expand flight connections

The Macau International Airport anticipates handling 8.5 million passengers and 6,600 flights this year, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8% and 10%, respectively. This projection follows

Airport sees growth in passenger traffic during CNY

Macau International Airport (MIA) experienced a significant boost in passenger traffic during the Chinese New Year (CNY) season, with over 170,000 passengers passing through the airport between

What is known about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter

American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army helicopter collided in midair near Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Wednesday night, sending the two aircraft into the Potomac River

New cargo flights and UCI service, Lufthansa eyes growth in the GBA market

On the Agenda In a recent interview with GDToday, Frank Naeve, Senior Vice President of Sales and Distribution at Lufthansa Group, shared his views on the company’s latest

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