Scheduled Air Services

Service target and eligibility criteria:

The Macao aviation laws and regulations require that scheduled air services to and from the Macao SAR by any aircraft shall be operated under and in accordance with the provisions of a flight authorization which is granted by the President of the Civil Aviation Authority.

Application channel:

Online Application (Primary channel)
Air operators or agents can submit flight authorization applications and related supporting documents via the Flight Application System. Please click the following link to register an account:
https://fltapp.aacm.gov.mo/login 

In addition, for flights involving the transport of dangerous goods as cargo into/out of the Macao SAR aerodromes, foreign air operators or its agents shall submit dangerous goods permit applications together with the required supporting documents via the Flight Application System for a separate dangerous goods permit.

Note: Lithium batteries shipments, in particular those mentioned in the AACM Safety Notice (SN-2022/02), are considered dangerous goods and shall be handled and transported in accordance with ICAO Technical Instructions (TI).

Flight authorization applications and dangerous goods permit applications can be submitted simultaneously. However, air operators or agents shall take note of the different submission timeframes to avoid undue delay in processing the relevant application.  

Paper Application

By email or letter 
Please click here to download the pdf form
E-mail: flightauthorization@aacm.gov.mo
Address:18/F, Cheng Feng Commercial Centre, 336-342, Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, Macao
Tel: 853-8796 4104 / 8796 4122 / 8796 4135 (Direct line)
       853-2851 1213 (General line)

Required documents:

The air operator is required to submit the following documents or information:
1.    The completed “Application Form for Scheduled Air Services to/from Macao SAR”;
2.    Letter of designation from the State designating the operator;
3.    A valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or equivalent document issued by the aeronautical authorities of the State designating the operator, certifying that the aeronautical authorities are satisfied that the operator is competent to secure the safe operation of aircraft on flights for the purpose of commercial air transport, in accordance with such conditions and limitations as may be specified in the certificate. This certificate shall contain at least the following:
         a) Operator's identification (name, address, etc);
         b) Date of issue and period of validity;
         c) Description of the types of operations authorized;
         d) The type(s) of aircraft authorized for use; and
         e) Authorized areas of operation or routes.
4.    Documentary evidence from the operator's insurance company to show that the operator carries appropriate insurance regarding legal liability to passengers and cargo (the Montreal Convention 1999 requirements apply), and legal liability to third parties.
5.    Certificate of registration of aircraft to be used in the requested operation;
6.    Airworthiness certificate of aircraft to be used in the requested operation;
7.    Noise certificate of aircraft to be used in the requested operation;
8.    Summer / winter operational timetables.

Note 1: For items 5 to 7, only one document is required for each aircraft type.
Note 2: Please refer to the session "Legal liability" or Administrative Regulation no.11/2004 and Administrative Regulations no.19/2011 for information on liability insurance.

Charge:

Free

Processing time:

The authorization process will not take more than 15 working days to complete (time guaranteed in performance pledge).

Note: The time guaranteed commences from the next day following the date of submission of all required documents or information.

Obligation to provide information by air operators to the Public Security Police Force
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