Civil Aviation Authority of Macau SAR - News Releases

AACM promotes Macao SAR State Safety Programme and hopes to collaborate with the industry to strive for good safety management

www.aacm.gov.mo — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST

To work together with the industry to strengthen the management of safety, create a good safety culture and comply with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) commissioned the project of Macao SAR State Safety Programme (SSP) in 2010 following the requirements of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention). AACM is now working on Phase Two of the three-phased project. With the objective of working hand in hand with the industry to achieve a higher level of safety, AACM invited the in

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AACM approves Chinese New Year extra and charter flights, and appeals to passengers to comply with air transport and security requirements

www.aacm.gov.mo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

In order to cater for the air transport demand during the Chinese New Year holidays which are approaching, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) has approved a total of 66 extra and charter flights upon requests by airlines. In addition, AACM appeals to passengers who make their travels via Macau International Airport to pay attention to and not to violate Macao’s air transport and security requirements.

The Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals in the Chinese community. It is also the peak time where Chinese people enjoy family reunion, pay visits

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AACM completes investigation on Air Macau’s loss of communication occurrence

www.aacm.gov.mo — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST

With reference to media reporting of the occurrence regarding the loss of communication during cruise that took place on 01 October 2011 of an Air Macau wet leased operation, AACM has now completed its investigation. The occurrence and the investigation conclusions are summarized as follows:

On 01 October 2011, the Air Macau wet leased flight (Air China Flight CCA101) which was destined to Hong Kong International Airport took off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 0844. From 0921 to 1037, the air traffic control centres that CCA101 passed through were not able to establis

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Airport Pavements Workshop is inaugurated: representatives from various countries, administrations or international organizations learn from each other and share experiences

www.aacm.gov.mo — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) will host a three-day workshop on airport pavements design and evaluation commencing today (2 November 2011) to share experiences and enhance each other’s knowledge and capability in this technical aspect, with the aeronautical authorities and airports from the United States and Asia, international organizations and expert service providers

The airport runway technologies are constantly changing. To ensure that the aeronautical authorities and the airports can obtain the latest development of the runway design, construction and engineering

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“Hijacking Exercise 2011” in Macau International Airport deemed smooth

www.aacm.gov.mo — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST

With the objective of testing and assessing the efficiency of the Airport Emergency Plan and the action plans of the involved entities when a security emergency occurs in Macau International Airport, a number of government bodies and the aviation operators jointly conducted the “Hijacking Exercise 2011” in the early morning of 18 October 2011 which simulated the scenario of an illegally seized aircraft landing in the Macao airport. The Airport Emergency Plan was immediately activated to respond to the emergency. The government security forces saved all passengers. The exercise was

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Aeronautical authorities from mainland China, Hong Kong and China held PRD air traffic management tripartite discussions to further refine and carry out the “PRD Region Air Space Planning and Implementation”

www.aacm.gov.mo — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST

With the rapid economic development in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) Region, the residents have been increasing their outbound travels, leading to an immense increase in the development of the air transport market. Contrary to this market development is the limitation in air space and the complication in flight procedures in this Region. To cater for the future air services growth in the Region, the Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong SAR (HKCAD) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM)

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Record of Discussions relating to air services between Macao SAR and Japan renewed: Macao can enjoy fifth freedom traffic rights and unlimited frequencies to Tokyo

www.aacm.gov.mo — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST

Ever since the scheduled air services between Macao and Japan have been launched in 2007, the flights have attracted residents of both places as well as those in the Pearl River Delta Region to respond favourably to the market. The passenger volume increases year on year. In order to further liberalize the air transport market between Macao and Japan so that the development of air passengers and cargo between the two places will be enhanced, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) and the Civil Aviation Bureau (CAB), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan met

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“Full Scale Emergency Exercise 2011” was smoothly carried out

www.aacm.gov.mo — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST

With the objective of testing and assessing the efficiency of the Airport Emergency Plan, the government bodies and the aviation operators involved in search and rescue jointly conducted the “Full Scale Emergency Exercise 2011” which simulated the activation of the Airport Emergency Plan in response to an aircraft crash at Macau International Airport upon landing. About 100 people participated in the exercise which was deemed smooth.

The exercise took place from 03:00 to 06:00 this morning. The scenario simulated the aircraft of a foreign airline that was carrying 69 passenge

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Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao held international air law meeting to exchange information on latest developments on aviation legislation and discuss the eventual applicability of Beijing Convention and Beijing Protocol on the three si

www.aacm.gov.mo — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CST

The aeronautical authorities from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao met in Macao on 14 April 2011 for the annual “Tripartite International Air Law Meeting” to update each other on aviation legislative development over the past year, introduce the procedures for the applicability of multilateral conventions in the three places, as well as exchange opinions on the content and the eventual applicability of “The Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation (the Beijing Convention)” and “The Protocol Supplementary to the Con

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Aeronautical authorities of Mainland China and Macao ink cooperation agreement in aeronautical information services, meteorological services, airport fire fighting services and so on

www.aacm.gov.mo — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST

For the purpose of sharing resources, acquiring mutual support and achieving cooperative development, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) is proactive in establishing exchanges and collaboration in aviation with other aeronautical authorities. On the area of aviation safety, AACM and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) have reached consensus on cooperation in aeronautical information services, cartographic services, flight procedures design, meteorological services and airport fire fighting services. The two authorities met in Macao and signed the relevant cooperatio

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Macao and Lao initialed new Air Services Agreement to liberalize the air transport market between the two places

www.aacm.gov.mo — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

To liberalize the air transport provisions which have been laid down many years ago between Macao and Lao, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) and the Department of Civil Aviation of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (DCA Lao) met in Macao on 23 November 2010 to renew the bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the two places. Both parties initialed a new ASA and signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The new ASA and MOU have lifted the old capacity restrictions and introduced fifth freedom traffic rights and code share, paving a more favourable business envir

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47th DGCA issued the Macao Statement in conclusion of the discussions on aviation safety, security, efficienty and sustainability

www.aacm.gov.mo — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST

The 47^th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions (47^th DGCA), hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM), was concluded on 29 October 2010. The theme topic for the Conference was “Through the Turbulence, Working Together for the Recovery and Enhanced Development of Aviation”. In order to hold a productive discussion in face of the unprecedented growth of air transportation in the Asia and Pacific Regions, and aviation safety and sustainability, the States/Administrations held the Multilateral Meeting for Enhanced Cooperation and c

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Macao hosts 47th DGCA to discuss issues of air navigation, aviation safety, aviation and environment

www.aacm.gov.mo — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST

To cope with the direction of the SAR government in building up Macao as an Asian convention and exhibition centre, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM ) nominated Macao to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to host the 47th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions (47th DGCA) and was successfully awarded. Held from 25 to 29 October 2010 in Grand Hyatt Macau, the main objective of the Conference is to bring together the directors-general of civil aviation to review the activities of different areas in the year, discuss the preval

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AACM completes the draft law on “Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation and Aviaton Safety Information Protection Law” and holds a consultation session to collect comments

www.aacm.gov.mo — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST

To define the principles for aviation accident and incident investigation, and the protection of safety information, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) has completed the draft law on “Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Aviaton Safety Information Protection Law”. On 02 September 2010, the Authority invited a number of government bodies and the local aviation industry to attend a consultation session to collect their opinions on the draft text. The consultation of the draft law started in August 2010 and will continue for two months. To ensure that the law

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Estrada de Sede Tanques in Taipa: the new Instrument Guidance System was carried out according to renewal plan and the building height is within limits stipulated by aeronautical restriction regulation

www.aacm.gov.mo — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

With reference to some media reports on the new Instrument Guidance System in Estrada de Sede Tanques in Taipa, due to the fact that some of the description was not accurate, AACM takes this opportunity to provide the following factual information:

Most of the systems operated by Macau International Airport have been running for more than 10 years. For this reason, the airport has been working on the renewal of the systems since some years ago, including the installation of the new Instrument Guidance System (IGS).

During the planning stage of the renewal of the new IGS, as th

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AACM solicits views on the draft regulation of minimum air transport passenger rights for studying appropriate amendments

www.aacm.gov.mo — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

To increase the protection for the air transport passenger rights, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) has studied into the legislation for the issue since several years ago. The Authority has now completed the draft administrative regulation of “Minimum Air Transport Passenger Rights in case of Denied Boarding, Flight Cancellation or Delay”. To ensure that the draft regulation is practical for implementation by the industry operators, AACM has launched a one-month consultation period to solicit views from the aviation sector and the tourism sector and so on. A consult

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Consultation Session on the draft text of “Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation and Aviation Safety Information Protection Law ”

www.aacm.gov.mo — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao Special Administrative Region will conduct a consultation session on the draft text of “Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation and Aviation Safety Information Protection Law” to seek views of the aviation industries and the related government departments. The consultation session will take place at the following date and venue:

Date: 02 September 2010

Time: 3:00pm

Venue: Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) Multi-function room, 18/F, Cheng Feng Commercial Centre, 336-342, Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, Macao

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Consultation Session on the draft regulation on “Minimum Air Transport Passengers Rights in Case of Denied Boarding and Cancellation or Delay of Flights”

www.aacm.gov.mo — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

To further strengthen the protection for air passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao Special Administrative Region aims to solicit views of the aviation and tourism industries and so forth on the draft regulation on “Minimum Air Transport Passengers Rights in Case of Denied Boarding and Cancellation or Delay of Flights”. The consultation session will take place at the following date and venue:

Date: 17 August 2010

Time: 3:00pm

Venue: Conselho Consultivo para o Reordenamento dos Bairros Antigos de Macau (CCRBAM), 5^th floor, CNAC Building, No. 398, Alameda Dr.Carlos d'Ass

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Heliport emergency safety exercise was smoothly carried out with goal achieved

www.aacm.gov.mo — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CST

The annual emergency safety exercise at the heliport was carried out on the 26 July night to 27 July early morning at the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal. The exercise simulated the rescue work done according to the respective emergency plan by the concerned parties in response to a helicopter accident, which was participated by 9 government bodies and operators. The drill was deemed smooth with its goal achieved.

Originally planned on 20 July but postponed due to tropical storm "CHANTHU", the exercise took place at 23:00 yesterday to 01:00 this early morning and was organized in accorda

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Bomb Threat Exercise 2010 was smoothly carried out

www.aacm.gov.mo — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CST

With the objective of testing and assessing the efficiency of the Airport Emergency Plan, the government bodies and the aviation operators involved in airport security jointly conducted the “Bomb Threat Exercise 2010” which simulated the activation of the Airport Emergency Plan and the security contingency procedures in response to a bomb threat that occurred in the passenger terminal of the airport. About 100 people participated in the exercise which was deemed smooth.

The exercise took place from 02:00 to 05:30 this morning. The scenario simulated a suspect baggage being fou

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Helicopter Emergency Landing Accident (follow-up news)