The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Wong Hong will take up the position of AAPA Director General, effective 1 April 2026, following the decision by the current Director General Mr. Subhas Menon to step down after having successfully led the Association since 2020. Mr. Wong Hong has over 22 years of international aviation experience, having held senior commercial roles in network planning, revenue management and sales at Singapore Airlines and Delta … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines announces leadership succession
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Asia Pacific airline leaders convene in Bangkok for Assembly of Presidents amid global trade challenges
Chief executives and senior leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will convene in Bangkok on 14-15 November 2025 for the Association’s annual Assembly of Presidents, hosted this year by Bangkok Airways. Themed “Bolstering Supply Chains and Manpower Resilience for a Sustainable Future,” the Assembly provides a critical platform for airline leaders across the Asia Pacific region to review industry performance, exchange insights, and address key operational and strategic … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airline leaders convene in Bangkok for Assembly of Presidents amid global trade challenges
Asia Pacific airlines report steady cargo growth amid strong September traffic
Preliminary September 2025 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued expansion in both international air passenger and cargo markets. Resilient regional economic conditions, underpinned by Asia Pacific GDP growth projected at 4.5% for the year, provided firm support to overall traffic demand. Buoyed by robust business and consumer activity, the region’s airlines recorded a 7.1% year-on-year increase in the number of international … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines report steady cargo growth amid strong September traffic
Asia Pacific Airlines post strong passenger and cargo growth in August, per AAPA
Preliminary August 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger demand, on the back of strong business and leisure travel activity across the region and globally. In August, Asia Pacific airlines carried 34.3 million international passengers, an 8.8% increase compared to the same month last year. Traffic, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), grew by 9.1% year-on-year, underpinned by strength in … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines post strong passenger and cargo growth in August, per AAPA
Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) 2025 brought together safety leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders in Manila from 10-11 September to discuss the region’s most pressing safety challenges. Under the theme “Safety Without Borders, Global Partnerships, Local Impact,” the event reinforced the aviation sector’s commitment to collaboration in building a safer and more resilient industry. Hosted by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and Philippine Airlines, this … [Read more...] about Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
Air passenger and cargo growth remain steady per AAPA July 2025 traffic results
Preliminary July 2025 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed a sustained increase in international passenger demand, fuelled by growth in tourism markets. International air cargo demand remained resilient, buoyed by stronger export activity ahead of the implementation of US tariffs in early August. The region’s airlines registered a 7.7% year-on-year increase in international passengers carried, bringing the monthly total to 33.4 million. … [Read more...] about Air passenger and cargo growth remain steady per AAPA July 2025 traffic results
