Preparations are well underway for the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2027 (APASS 2027), which will take place from 7–9 September 2027 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organised by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and hosted by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) with the support of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), APASS 2027 will bring together aviation leaders, safety professionals, regulators, aircraft and engine manufacturers, maintenance organisations, air … [Read more...] about APASS 2027: Asia Pacific Aviation safety leaders to gather in Kuala Lumpur
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AAPA: Air cargo demand holds firm despite softer passenger traffic
Preliminary June 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed a softening in international passenger demand. Weaker traffic in some regional markets reflected capacity reductions and higher airfares following the escalation in fuel prices, even as travel approached the peak mid-year season. Overall, Asia Pacific airlines carried an aggregate total of 30.5 million international passengers in June, representing a 1.1% decline compared to the same month … [Read more...] about AAPA: Air cargo demand holds firm despite softer passenger traffic
IATA: Air cargo demand strengthens in June, up 8.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 8.5% compared to June 2025 (9.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.4% compared to June 2025 (4.9% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 8.5% year-on-year in June. While North America was the strongest contributor to … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand strengthens in June, up 8.5%
Asia Pacific Airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. For the year, Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$223.7 billion in aggregated operating revenue, a 4.3% increase from US$214.5 billion in 2024. Passenger revenue … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
New look Cargo iQ Board to focus on initiatives driving industry adoption of air cargo quality standards
Cargo iQ has restructured its Board to better reflect the end-to-end air cargo supply chain, with three new members elected and four members re-elected by the membership. The new structure gives airlines, freight forwarders, and ground handling companies more balanced representation in setting Cargo iQ’s priorities and supporting industry adoption of its quality standards. Jeanne-Mari Reardon, Vice President Air Product EMEA, CRANE Worldwide Logistics; Paul Glaser, Managing Director – … [Read more...] about New look Cargo iQ Board to focus on initiatives driving industry adoption of air cargo quality standards
AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. For the year, Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$223.7 billion in aggregated operating revenue, a 4.3% increase from US$214.5 billion in 2024. Passenger revenue … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
