Tag: Aviation
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 anyone ... -
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 ... -
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 a ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Airport to heighten security systems
The Macau International Airport will install eight new security channels later this year, according to Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM). CAM stated that the project ... -
Greater Bay Airlines cancels 128 flights amid aircraft delivery delays
Hong Kong-based budget carrier Greater Bay Airlines announced the cancellation of 128 flights, equivalent to 64 round trips, for February and March. The cancellations, affecting approximately ... -
Gov’t to inject Air Macau with nearly MOP345 million
The government is preparing to make a capital injection of MOP344.13 million into Air Macau next year. This allocation is already included in the government’s 2025 ... -
MoU signed for Hengqin cargo terminal project
AMemorandum of Understanding for the implementation of Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal Project was signed earlier this week, according to the Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM). ... -
Airport expands cargo operations with new terminal in Hengqin
Macau International Airport is enhancing its cargo capabilities with the acquisition of a 66,700-square-meter land parcel in Hengqin, where a new cargo terminal will be built. ... -
Aviation exhibition boosts industry and market
The 13th Macau Business Aviation Exhibition concluded yesterday, offering exchanges within the sector and targeting the high-end business and private aircraft markets. Taking place at the ... -
Future-ready: Cargo’s eco-friendly practices
On The Agenda In a session Wednesday at the Super Terminal Expo 2024, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of air transport and sustainability efforts ... -
New air routes set to open for start of winter-spring season
China’s civil aviation industry is preparing for a busy winter-spring season — running from Oct 29 to March 29 — with increased international flights expected. According ... -
Dozens of Cathay Pacific flights axed due to faulty A350 engine component
Cathay Pacific Airways has canceled several flights due to ongoing maintenance on its Airbus A350 fleet, following the discovery of a faulty engine component. This ... -
Air Macau sees revenue growth amid widening losses
Air Macau has reported a 20.6% year-on-year increase in operating income for the first half of 2024, totaling RMB1.47 billion (MOP1.66 billion). This growth, outlined in ... -
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
Southwest Airlines is doing away with its 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats and premium seating for customers who are seeking more legroom. The ... -
Korean Air launches daily Seoul-Macau route
Korean Air has launched a new daily flight service between Seoul Incheon and Macau International Airport, becoming the sole full-service carrier connecting the two cities. The ... -
WestJet cancels more than 400 flights after a surprise strike by mechanics union
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said it canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers after the maintenance workers union announced it went on strike. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal ... -
Malawi’s vice president, nine others died in a plane crash, the president says
Malawi’s vice president, Saulos Chilima, was among 10 people killed when a small military plane crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country, ... -
Beijing to impose controls on exports of some aviation, aerospace equipment
China’s Commerce Ministry said it will restrict exports of some aviation and aerospace-related equipment and technology beginning July 1. A notice seen yesterday on the ministry’s ... -
12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on flight to Dublin
Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin yesterday [Macau time] hit turbulence, airport authorities said. Eight of the injured were hospitalized. ... -
Experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident
Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok yesterday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and ... -
One dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence
One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said yesterday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of ... -
Korean Air launches daily Seoul-Macau flights
Korean Air will launch a new daily service between Seoul and Macau beginning July 1. The flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 9:15 p.m. and ... -
Older Boeing plane missing panel after flight from California to southern Oregon
A post-flight inspection revealed a missing panel on an older Boeing 737-800 that had just arrived at its destination in southern Oregon on Friday after flying ... -
Aviation bill discussion almost concluded with new national security provision
The new civil aviation bill that the government has introduced to partially liberalize air transport in Macau is reaching its final stage of analysis and discussion ... -
Airport operation expansion underway as airlines consider flights to Macau
Thailand’s Really Cool Airlines has expressed interest in operating a new service between Macau International Airport and Thailand. Additionally, airlines from Nepal and Sri Lanka are ... -
Chinese C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete internationally
China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, attracting masses of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it still has ... -
Singapore Airshow features aerial displays and international debut of China’s C919
The Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest – kicked off yesterday with an array of aerial displays including some by China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner. It’s the ... -
Dubai airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before ... -
Airport expects 20% up in passenger counts, flight movements y-o-y this year
Macau International Airport (MIA) management announced yesterday that it expects passenger volume and flight movements to increase by more than 20% year-over-year in 2024. The announcement ... -
CAM: Local airport traffic to increase 15%
The local airport has pledged to allocate resources to support the development of airlines as the government eyes a significant increase in international arrivals. This comes ...
