February 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in international air passenger demand, supported by increased leisure travel during the Lunar New Year festive period. International air cargo demand also recorded solid growth, despite the traditional factory closures associated with the festive season, with volumes underpinned by continued strength in e-commerce and demand for intermediate goods. In February, the region’s carriers … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines report strong February cargo and passenger growth amid rising geopolitical risks
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Asia Pacific airlines post 5.9% cargo growth in January 2026 amid firm regional demand
Preliminary January 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in both international air passenger and air cargo markets, supported by the steady expansion in global economic activity. The region’s airlines carried a total of 35.5 million international passengers in January, representing a 3.6% increase compared with the same month last year, when volumes were boosted by the Lunar New Year festive period, which fell in late January … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines post 5.9% cargo growth in January 2026 amid firm regional demand
AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines deliver solid traffic growth in 2025
Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2025, released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, underpinned by resilient economic conditions and healthy travel demand, even as trade and geopolitical uncertainties remained elevated. For the year, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 390.5 million international passengers, representing a solid 9.4% increase compared to 2024. Demand, … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines deliver solid traffic growth in 2025
AAPA: Asia Pacific passenger and air cargo demand remain robust in November 2025
Preliminary November 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued strong growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets. Travel demand remained robust within the region and across key long-haul routes, while inventory restocking and increased e-commerce activity heading into the year-end festive season supported further expansion in air cargo demand. Overall, the number of international passengers carried by Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific passenger and air cargo demand remain robust in November 2025
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines announces leadership succession
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
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



