Preliminary April 2025 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed further growth in both international passenger and air cargo markets, despite softening global economic conditions and persistent trade frictions. Asia Pacific airlines collectively carried 31.3 million international passengers in April, a 10.5% year-on-year increase. Demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 12.6%, reflecting continued strength in long-haul … [Read more...] about AAPA releases Asia Pacific airlines April 2025 traffic results
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Asia Pacific air cargo demand sees modest growth amid Lunar New Year slowdown, says AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by positive business and consumer demand across the region. An aggregate total of 30.8 million international passengers flew on the region’s carriers in February, representing a 5.9% increase over the number recorded in the same month last year, on the back of the Lunar New Year holiday period. In revenue passenger … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific air cargo demand sees modest growth amid Lunar New Year slowdown, says AAPA
Vietnam Airlines joins the AAPA
Vietnam Airlines is the latest member to join the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), as announced by a press release on 14 November, with immediate effect. As part of the AAPA, Vietnam Airlines will participate in the Association's meetings and joint activities, where members can stay updated and exchange information about the trends in the aviation industry. Airline members also receive in-depth insights, forecasts, and advice from the group's regular monthly distribution. On … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines joins the AAPA
Singapore Airlines to host AAPA’s 67th Assembly of Presidents
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA, which has 14 member airlines, is the trade association for scheduled international carriers based in the Asia Pacific region1. More than 200 delegates, attendees, and members of the media from around the world are expected at the Assembly, which will be held at Singapore’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Delegates from member … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines to host AAPA’s 67th Assembly of Presidents
Air cargo makes profit for Asia’s smaller airlines
Whilst most carriers in Asia suffered dismal numbers for 2020 after witnessing the collapse of international airline operations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were some who banked on air cargo to rake in profits despite a challenging year. For the quarter ended 31 December 2020, Indian express operator Blue Dart posted ₹937.83 million (US$12.8 million) in profit after tax, from the previous year’s ₹330.80 million (US$4.5 million) loss, whilst revenue from operations stood at … [Read more...] about Air cargo makes profit for Asia’s smaller airlines
Travel demand likely to rebound with ‘conducive’ conditions, AAPA says
With cross-border travel effectively grounded, the Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) highlighted survival and continuity during their virtual meeting on 13 November. The Assembly concluded with AAPA, IATA and ACI Asia-Pacific jointly declaring their solidarity and commitment to work with governments to revive air travel. Industry The health crisis has triggered unimaginable losses for airlines exceeding US$84 billion worldwide this year. Asia … [Read more...] about Travel demand likely to rebound with ‘conducive’ conditions, AAPA says
