Tag: Aviation
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Macau, Jakarta move to restore direct air link
Direct flights between Macau and Jakarta could be back on the cards, as both sides see strong demand – Macau logged 200,000 Indonesian visitors last year ... -
Asia-Pacific aviation bucks global slowdown as airline profits slide
The global airline industry is expected to remain profitable in 2026, but rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions and aircraft shortages are threatening to weaken its post-pandemic ... -
Hengqin cargo terminal begins pilot air cargo operations
The Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal has entered substantive operations following the launch of its first pilot air cargo palletizing shipment and flight on Wednesday, marking a ... -
Hengqin launches incentives to boost Macau air cargo hub
The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has introduced a package of incentives aimed at strengthening Macau’s role as an international air cargo hub on the ... -
Extreme heat causes flight delays: aviation experts
Extreme heat is emerging as an increasingly important cause of flight disruptions, even on cloudless days when passengers would normally expect smooth departures. Aviation experts warn ... -
MGTO says 13 passengers requested help after Air Macau flight diversion
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said in a statement yesterday evening that all 166 passengers on an Air Macau flight from Osaka that was diverted ... -
Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece
Fellow passengers pulled back a man who was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window on Friday, a few minutes after takeoff on a flight ... -
Air Macau issues ticket flexibility measures ahead of Typhoon Bavi
Air Macau announced on Wednesday a set of special ticketing measures to accommodate passengers affected by the anticipated impact of Typhoon Bavi. The guidelines offer greater ... -
Beijing to promote drones and flying cars via new safety department
China is accelerating its ambitions in the “low-altitude economy” with the creation of a dedicated aviation safety department to oversee drones and flying cars, according to ... -
Air Macau set to relaunch Manila route starting July 2
Air Macau is slated to resume flights between Macau and Manila on July 2, operating five times per week. The Macau flag carrier will fly the ... -
Cathay Pacific to ease fuel surcharges by up to 13% starting May 16
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 that ... -
Macau joins China’s C929 certification team as four deals are signed
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 ... -
Fuel price surge forces Air Macau to cancel another 400 flights
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 ... -
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
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 into ... -
Macau to set up task force for Hengqin pre-clearance air cargo hub
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 ... -
Airport sees 15% passenger surge in Q1
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 ... -
Most powerful cargo drone takes wing
The world’s most powerful cargo drone, built by China North Industries Group Corp, conducted its first flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. ... -
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 ... -
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 upgrade aims ... -
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 Qatari ... -
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 to ... -
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. ... -
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 a ... -
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, ... -
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 ...
