Tag: Aviation
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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 ... -
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 the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 carrying ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
