Current location:International Insights news portal > business
Flight path adjusted for aviation safety
International Insights news portal2024-05-21 08:55:30【business】2People have gathered around
IntroductionThe Chinese mainland on Wednesday defended its decision to adjust the flight path of the M503 flight
The Chinese mainland on Wednesday defended its decision to adjust the flight path of the M503 flight route, saying it is necessary to ensure aviation safety and convenience for both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China announced on Tuesday that it would cancel the M503 flight route's current north-to-south "offset" and also start using two connecting routes to fly from west to east onto the M503.
The move has been met with criticism from Taiwan, where the island authorities have accused the mainland of "ignoring flight safety" and "disrespecting Taiwan".
The M503 route is a civil aviation route decided by the mainland in the Shanghai Flight Information Region on the west side of the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait in early 2015 and was moved several kilometers to the west of its original course later.
In a regular news conference on Wednesday, Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said the M503 flight route falls within the Shanghai Flight Information Region. The route is necessary to ease air traffic congestion in the region and ensure safety, he said.
He also dismissed Taiwan's claims that the route change, which canceled its westward "offset measure", is a political move.
"The M503 flight route is a civil aviation route, and Taiwan is part of China. The so-called median line is non-existent," Chen said. "The route adjustment is a routine measure for civil aviation management and does not require consultation with the Taiwan side."
Chen also said the mainland has been working to facilitate cross-Strait travel. The mainland has resumed direct flights from 14 cities on the mainland to Taiwan, and the number of flights and passengers has increased. However, he said that more needs to be done.
"We hope the Taiwan authorities will lift their unreasonable restrictions to meet the travel needs of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait," he said.
Address of this article:http://centralafricanrepublic.soorot.com/content-82a099840.html
Very good!(8456)
Related articles
- Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
- Kate Hudson hits the stage to debut songs from her new album Glorious at star
- Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership
- Election 2024: Biden and Trump bypassed the Commission on Presidential Debates
- NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 98
- Travis Kelce downs whiskey shot on slice of bread at Kelce Jam without Taylor Swift
- Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad
- Medics remove 150 MAGGOTS from a woman's mouth after dental procedure left her with rotting tissue
- Candice Swanepoel stuns in a form
- Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia
Popular articles
Recommended
Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad
Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
Fresh heartache for cancer
Messi in and Dybala out in Argentina squad for pre
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro
Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over fitness and form
Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands
Links
- Injured Marlins left
- Brewers feeling frustrated after a critical call goes against them for a 2nd straight day
- Zack Norman dead at 83: Romancing The Stone star who played crocodile
- Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first
- Mitch Garver's home run in the 9th inning gives Mariners a 2
- Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence
- Commentary: Investing in China is a superior option for multinationals
- Commentary: Investing in China is a superior option for multinationals
- Who is Llewellyn Harrison and why is episode six of Netflix hit Baby Reindeer dedicated to him?
- Inside Layton Williams' 5