The Asia Pacific is recognised as the largest and fastest growing aviation region in the world. A successful aviation industry creates an environment of increasing connectivity, drives economic development and helps bring people closer together by providing safe and secure travel. Like most modern industries, the aviation sector is dependent on both physical infrastructure and digital information networks. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), supported by the Qantas … [Read more...] about Aviation Cyber Stakeholders discuss challenges and vulnerabilities
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AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
Despite all the pressure and risk, Asia Pacific carriers are well-placed to capture market opportunities in an expanding global economy. Improvements in global trade sentiment have delivered a robust 10% growth in air cargo volumes, a welcome development for Asian carriers which account for nearly 40% of global air cargo traffic. Although there has been considerable pressure on yields in a fiercely competitive environment, Asia Pacific carriers in aggregate are expected to deliver … [Read more...] about AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
Asia Pacific Airlines June 2017 Traffic Results
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of June released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed sustained growth in international air passenger demand, and continuing robust growth in demand for international air cargo. In June, the number of international passengers carried by the region's airlines increased by 4.4% to an aggregate total of 25.2 million, with the upturn in global economic activity supporting business and leisure air travel demand. Reflecting … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines June 2017 Traffic Results
AAPA Emergency Response Conference
Over 130 aviation crisis management and emergency response professionals gathered in Bangkok for the 7th AAPA Emergency Response Conference organised by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), and co-hosted by Japan Airlines. Themed "Synergies beyond Borders", this year's conference focused on building new collaborations and strengthening existing co-operation among industry partners, to address a diverse set of challenges faced by the industry today. Topics … [Read more...] about AAPA Emergency Response Conference
Asia Pacific Airlines traffic results for January 2017
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of January released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed a good start to the year, with further growth in both international air passenger and air cargo markets. For the region’s carriers, the increase in leisure travel demand leading up to the Lunar New Year festive period helped underpin 7.7 percent growth in international air passenger numbers to a total of 26.8 million for the month. Demand in revenue … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines traffic results for January 2017
Asia Pacific Airlines growth sustained in 2016
Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2016 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued solid growth in demand for international air travel, whilst air cargo markets showed renewed strength in the second half of the year after a weak start. Boosted by the widespread availability of competitive airfares and continued expansion in network connections, the region's airlines carried a combined total of 293 million international … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines growth sustained in 2016