The aeronautical authorities of Macao and the Philippines renewed the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the air transport development between the two places on 6 June 2013. The capacity restrictions have been lifted, except for Manila. The Manila capacity is increased from 3,500 seats to 4,500 seats per week by each side.

The Civil Aviation Authority organzied the Cabin Safety Design Training course from 14 to 16 May 2013, aiming to strengthen the capability of the attendes of certifying changes to cabin interiors.

Hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority, the ICAO Safety Management System (SMS) Course is held from 15 to 19 April 2013 with the aim to provide industry personnel the knowledge of safety management concepts and how the company SMS should be operated in compliance with ICAO SARPs.

The "Fuel Farm Fire Exercise 2013" was carried out in Macau International Airport on 28 March 2013 simulating a fire incident taking place at the airport fuel farm. The whole process was deemed smooth.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR held the regular Safety Management System Meeting with the industry on 20 March 2013, in which they introduced Law no. 2/2013 - "Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation and Aviation Safety Information Protection Law" and Macao Confidential Aviation Reporting System.