Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Haikou Meilan International Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster collaboration in airport management, route and cargo development, staff training, and technology innovation. The two-year agreement, signed on 16 June 2025, seeks to drive mutual growth and improve regional connectivity.
The partnership will see both airports sharing expertise in terminal and airside management, facilitated by CAG’s subsidiary, Changi Airports International. CAG’s CEO stated, “We are delighted to formalise our partnership with Meilan Airport through this MOU. The collaboration reflects our shared vision for driving operational excellence and innovations in aviation.”
Meilan Airport, a key domestic hub in China, serves 138 cities with 227 flight routes and has an annual capacity of 35 million passengers. The MOU will also focus on developing new air routes, encouraging airlines to expand connections between Singapore, Meilan Airport, and other Hainan Province airports. This includes advocating for the use of fifth and seventh freedom rights to enhance international connectivity.
In cargo development, the partnership aims to position the Hainan Free Trade Port as a global logistics hub by advancing digitalisation and improving operational efficiency. The cooperation will also support the Belt and Road Initiative by strengthening air links with participating countries.
This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing the aviation landscape in the Asia-Pacific region, promising increased connectivity and operational advancements.
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