| The primary intention of this research is to elaborate guidelines for bilateral air transport agreements which can be entered into by Macau, a Chinese territory under Portuguese administration.; In order to achieve this, a comprehensive comparative study of other countries' bilateral air transport agreements is undertaken. This involves carrying out a detailed examination of, inter alia, the theoretical, doctrinal and institutional features of the said agreements in general, and a practical study of various concrete agreements.; Macau's current and future political and legal status is outlined with special consideration being paid to the unique status of the Territory vis-a-vis Portugal and the People's Republic of China. Macau's recently created civil aviation structure is presented along with the Territory's trading policy in general and more specifically, the international air policy to be adopted.; Finally, based on the above research, a proposal is presented, in the conclusion, for a standard bilateral air transport agreement which Macau can use in its expanding civil aviation links with other countries. |
