-
Joint Declaration of the Asia Pacific Aviation Industry
-
AAPA Assembly of Presidents Committed to Industry Restart and Sustainability
At the 64th Assembly of Presidents held virtually on 13 November 2020, the Assembly reaffirmed their shared mission to
strengthen solidarity and cooperation with governments, to contain the spread of COVID-19 and revive air travel by
harmonising mitigation measures including COVID-19 testing as a way forward to reopen borders and assure the
travelling public. AAPA Director General Mr. Subhas Menon said, “Aviation is a global connector and conduit for social
and economic development. The spirit and demand for cross border travel will be rekindled once the conditions
are conducive, as has been seen with the rebound in domestic travel once restrictions were lifted."
-
Asia Pacific Airlines Strive for Greater Collaboration with Governments to
Safely Reopen Borders
The Assembly of Presidents of the AAPA together with IATA and ACI Asia-Pacific, declared their
solidarity and commitment to ensure the continued safety of aviation as well as revive air travel
and secure its future. The industry supports the establishment of a robust global testing framework,
as an additional risk mitigation layer as recommended by ICAO CART ‘Take-Off Guidance’.
-
September 2020 traffic results reveal that both international passenger and cargo demand
remained at severely depressed levels, with signs of borders reopening still elusive. AAPA
recognises that the establishment of green lanes and travel bubbles in the region is a positive
first step. However, it is critical that governments implement consistent and coordinated
measures based on objective risk assessment to help restore confidence in air travel.
-
AAPA TO HOLD VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY OF PRESIDENTS
Travel restrictions prevent industry leaders from meeting in Japan
-
Adopting a testing regime without onerous quarantine requirements sets a standard
worth emulating in facilitating air travel and economic recovery in the region.
Asia Pacific airlines are committed to working closely with governments to explore
further initiatives to reopen international air travel corridors.
-
AAPA Calls for Collaboration between Governments for Aviation Recovery
Onerous restrictions on travel threaten long-lasting damage to the economy
and livelihoods. Restoring international air connectivity is a shared challenge.
AAPA calls on all governments to work cooperatively to re-establish global connectivity
whilst maintaining appropriate measures to safeguard public health.
-
Your safety is our priority.
Airlines are ready with health and
safety measures in place to ensure that
you can fly again in confidence.
-
Aviation Reboot
In the Asia Pacific region, joint discussions are already underway for the resumption of
cross border travel, alongside the abatement in COVID-19 cases. AAPA applauds these efforts
to kickstart the wider economy, recognising the crucial role played by the aviation industry.
-
Airlines play a vital role in times of crisis and ensuing recovery
Aviation is a vital conduit for economic, tourism and
social development. AAPA appeals to governments to actively progress
discussions to restart aviation in a timely manner
-
Air Travel Recovery Requires International Coordination
Work must begin on a multilateral basis to develop
the necessary protocols to safeguard public health whilst restoring
international connectivity including air services
