On the 22nd, Macau International Airport Corporation Limited held a groundbreaking ceremony for the airport expansion and land reclamation project at Macau International Airport. The project plans to reclaim over 129 hectares of land, increasing the total available area of the airport to 325 hectares, leaving sufficient reserves for the future development of the airport and opening a new chapter in the development of Macau's civil aviation industry. Ma Youheng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Macau International Airport, stated in his speech that the project will be carried out in stages according to the plan, and the entire project is expected to be completed by 2030. After the reclamation is completed, the annual passenger reception capacity of the first phase of the airport will be increased to 13 million. With the expansion of land resources, the passenger and freight carrying capacity and service facilities of the airport will be significantly improved. The airport will continue to cooperate with the SAR government to implement the '1+4' moderate and diversified economic development strategy, continuously improve airport facilities, provide efficient and convenient travel environment and high-quality and comfortable aviation services for citizens and passengers, and make Macau's international metropolis's' golden business card 'more dazzling He said. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Chen Yingxiong, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Macau International Airport, introduced that the project is planned to be carried out in six reclamation areas and will adopt a non-stop construction plan. Some construction will be arranged in the evening, and the runway will be closed accordingly. The airport will make advance flight arrangements with various airlines to reduce the impact on airport operations. Macau International Airport stated that as the expansion and reclamation project of Macau International Airport officially enters the implementation stage, the airport's role as an important gateway to Macau's external world will be strengthened, providing safer and more secure air bridges for citizens and passengers, promoting the flow of people and goods, and further enhancing exchanges between Macau and the international community. The Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, He Yicheng, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Macau, Zheng Xincong, Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macao, Liu Xianfa, President of the Legislative Council of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Gao Kaixian, and more than 100 representatives from the Executive Council, Legislative Council, relevant government departments, airport operating units, project consultants, and construction units of the Macao International Airport witnessed the official start of the expansion and reclamation project. (New Society)