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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
Cathay Pacific Airways will lower fuel surcharges on passenger flights starting May 16, reducing fees by up to about 12.9%, following a series of increases
Civil aviation authorities from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau signed four cooperative arrangements in Hong Kong yesterday, deepening mutual recognition of airworthiness standards and launching
Air Macau canceled more than 400 flights for May and June, contributing to a slowdown in passenger traffic at Macau International Airport during the first three
Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chaired the fourth meeting of the leading group for the Development of the Guangdong-Macau Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, where officials agreed to
The Macau International Airport (MIA) handled 2.1 million passengers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 15% from 1.83 million a year earlier, while aircraft
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,
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 is ramping up its flight offerings for the upcoming summer and autumn travel seasons, introducing new routes across mainland China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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
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 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
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,
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 will sell its stake in Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways in a share buyback valued at $896 million, the companies announced, ending the
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 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 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 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 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 is ramping up efforts to broaden its international flight network, targeting new connections with Middle Eastern countries and strengthening ties to European destinations. In
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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