The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) pays a 3-day visit to Macao commencing 12 May 2016 to meet with the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) and the aviation industry for exchanging views on enhancing the development of the air transport market between mainland China and Macao.

Since aviation started in Macao, CAAC has been rendering support to Macao. Having operated for many years, the air transport market between mainland China and Macao has matured and the routes are operating well. At present, Macao is connected to mainland China by 21 destinations. A total of 9 mainland carriers are flying to Macao. To enhance the exchange between the two sides on the aviation market development, AACM formally invited CAAC in March to pay a visit to Macao.

The delegation, led by the Deputy Administrator, Mr. Wang ZhiQing, visited AACM this afternoon after arriving in the territory. The two parties shared with each other the present market operations in the two places. AACM expressed gratitude to CAAC for their long term support on Macao’s aviation market and hoped that CAAC will continue to render support to enhance Macao’s sustainable development in aviation. In addition, AACM also reflected issues on the optimization of air space in the Region: flights at Runway 16 of Macau International Airport are affected by the air space restrictions in the neighbouring area in the way that Macao’s flights cannot perform straight-in approach, the situation of which leads to go-around and diversion problems. AACM expressed the wish to relieve the restrictions by the mainland authorities so that the issue can be resolved. CAAC said they would make consideration on an overall basis.

The delegation will visit Air Macau and CAM-Macau International Airport tomorrow to understand the market operations of these two companies.