Media Centre Press Releases 20242023202220212020 28 November 2024Asia Pacific Airlines October 2024 Traffic ResultsSolid growth in passenger and cargo demand 14 November 2024Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Welcomes Lion Air as New Member13 November 2024Asia Pacific Airlines Outpace Global Growth Amidst ChallengesSupply chain and operational disruptions hinder future growth 12 November 2024Asia Pacific Airlines gather in Brunei for Annual MeetingIndustry leaders focus on sustainable growth and seamless air travel 29 October 2024Asia Pacific Airlines September 2024 Traffic ResultsPassenger and cargo markets remain buoyant 30 September 2024Asia Pacific Airlines August 2024 Traffic ResultsSustained growth in passenger and cargo markets 28 August 2024Asia Pacific Airlines July 2024 Traffic ResultsPassenger and cargo demand continue to grow strongly 29 July 2024Asia Pacific Airlines June 2024 Traffic ResultsPassenger and cargo markets maintain solid growth 01 July 2024AAPA Asia Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference Successfully Held to Enhance Aviation Safety Standards27 June 2024Asia Pacific Airlines May 2024 Traffic ResultsContinued expansion in passenger and cargo demand 18 June 2024Asia Pacific Airlines Return to Profitability in 2023Earnings boosted by strong recovery in passenger markets 28 May 2024Asia Pacific Airlines April 2024 Traffic ResultsSteady growth in air passenger and cargo markets 30 April 2024Asia Pacific Airlines March 2024 Traffic ResultsAir passenger and cargo demand post robust growth 27 March 2024Asia Pacific Airlines February 2024 Traffic ResultsHealthy growth in passenger and cargo demand 22 March 2024AAPA to Host Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference29 February 2024Asia Pacific Airlines January 2024 Traffic ResultsSolid start to the year for both international air passenger and cargo markets 31 January 2024Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – Calendar Year 2023Passenger markets record solid growth, while cargo demand ends year on strong note 09 January 2024Asia Pacific Airlines November 2023 Traffic ResultsPassenger traffic maintains robust growth while growth in cargo demand gathers pace 30 November 2023Asia Pacific Airlines October 2023 Traffic ResultsPassenger and cargo markets continue to grow 14 November 2023Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Welcomes Vietnam Airlines As New Member10 November 2023AAPA pursues SAF usage target and calls for greater aviation safety collaborationAssociation seeks greater dialogue with governments on regulatory initiatives 9 November 2023Asia Pacific Airlines Focus on SustainabilityAAPA members eye air travel growth with full recovery in sight next year 31 October 2023Asia Pacific Airlines September 2023 Traffic ResultsPassenger market recovery gathers pace while air cargo demand turns a corner 05 October 2023Asia Pacific Airlines August 2023 Traffic ResultsSteady growth in passenger markets, but further decline in cargo demand 28 August 2023Asia Pacific Airlines July 2023 Traffic ResultsSustained solid recovery in passenger demand while cargo markets remain soft 27 July 2023Asia Pacific Airlines June 2023 Traffic ResultsStrong passenger demand, weak cargo markets 28 June 2023Asia Pacific Airlines May 2023 Traffic ResultsSteady recovery in passenger demand; air cargo markets on the wane 26 June 2023AAPA Appoints New Technical HeadCaptain Roshan Joshi, AAPA Technical Head 15 June 2023Airline Associations Statement on benefit of global alignment of Airport Slot Regulations30 May 2023Asia Pacific Airlines April 2023 Traffic ResultsRobust growth in passenger travel, while air cargo demand recedes 27 April 2023Asia Pacific Airlines March 2023 Traffic ResultsStrong passenger demand, lacklustre cargo markets 28 March 2023Asia Pacific Airlines February 2023 Traffic ResultsSolid growth in passenger demand while cargo markets weaken further 02 March 2023Asia Pacific Airlines January 2023 Traffic ResultsPassenger demand still strong, but cargo markets weaken further 31 January 2023Asia Pacific Airlines December 2022 Traffic Results2022 a Year of Recovery in International Passenger Markets 12 January 2023Asia Pacific Airlines November 2022 Traffic ResultsContinued robust growth in passenger travel in contrast to weakness in air cargo markets 29 November 2022Asia Pacific Airlines October 2022 Traffic ResultsPent-up demand powers travel recovery, while cargo demand falters further 14 November 2022ASSOCIATION OF ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES WELCOMES AIR INDIA AS NEW MEMBER11 November 2022AAPA CALLS FOR SEAMLESS CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL, SAFETY EXCELLENCE AND AVIATION SUSTAINABILITYGovernments remain uncoordinated in harmonizing travel requirements 10 November 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Cautiously Optimistic as Regional Traffic Takes OffIndustry encouraged by the reopening of borders despite a slowing global economy 26 October 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – September 2022Passenger demand robust while weakness in cargo markets persists 03 October 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – August 2022Strong rebound in international travel while cargo markets remain weak 25 August 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – July 2022Robust recovery in passenger traffic continues, as air cargo markets slide further 26 July 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – June 2022Mixed fortunes for airlines as air travel recovery gathers pace while cargo demand falters 28 June 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – May 2022Robust growth in passenger demand; soft cargo markets 30 May 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – April 2022Passenger demand recovers, but air cargo volumes fall 27 April 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – March 2022International passenger demand improved, while air cargo markets dipped slightly 29 March 2022Asia Pacific Airlines February 2022 Traffic ResultsPassenger demand still weak, while air cargo markets remain robust 10 March 2022AAPA Supports ICAO Council Stand on Ukraine28 February 2022Asia Pacific Airlines January 2022 Traffic ResultsPassenger traffic volumes remained depressed whilst air cargo demand demonstrates resilience 27 January 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – Calendar Year 2021International air travel at severely depressed levels, but air cargo markets robust 11 January 2022Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – November 2021International passenger demand improves while air cargo markets record further growth 25 November 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – October 2021International travel demand still depressed, robust growth in air cargo demand 15 November 2021AAPA Member Airlines Committed to Sustainable and Seamless Industry RecoveryDeclaration of the 65th Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines 15 November 2021AAPA Member Airlines Committed to Sustainable and Seamless Industry RecoveryAAPA Pledges to Partner Governments in rebuilding Global Air Travel and Connectivity in 2022 26 October 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – September 2021Severe weakness in international air passenger demand continues, in contrast to strong air cargo markets 14 October 2021AAPA TO HOLD VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY OF PRESIDENTSTravel restrictions prevent industry leaders from meeting in person 06 October 2021AAPA WELCOMES ATAG DECLARATION ON NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS28 September 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – August 2021Air cargo demand solid but international air travel demand remains depressed 13 September 2021AAPA AIRLINES COMMIT TO NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION BY 2050Asian airline industry embraces a progressive sustainability and restart agenda 26 August 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – July 2021Passenger volumes remain weak, in contrast to robust cargo demand 29 July 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – June 2021Business confidence lifts cargo volumes, but tighter border restrictions suppress travel demand 29 June 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – May 2021International travel stagnant, cargo demand solid 08 June 2021ASEAN and European Union Air Transport Agreement Generates Optimism and Confidence for the Future31 May 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – April 2021International passenger demand remains depressed, cargo demand grows 29 April 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – March 2021Cargo demand remains high, while passenger traffic is still dismal 29 March 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – February 2021Passenger demand stays suppressed, cargo demand keeps growing 01 March 2021Asia Pacific Airlines January 2021 Traffic ResultsPassenger traffic still down, air cargo continues to climb 09 February 2021Asia Pacific Airlines Preparing for Take-OffFocus on a Safe, Smart and Sustainable Restart Once Borders Reopen 29 January 2021International Air Travel Decimated in 2020Air Cargo a Silver Lining and could play Vital Role in Recovery 06 January 2021Asia Pacific Airlines November 2020 Traffic ResultsAir cargo markets continue on recovery path, passenger demand still severely depressed 02 December 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – October 2020International air travel remains suppressed but brighter outlook for air cargo 01 December 2020Open Letter to Asia-Pacific Ministers of Health, Transport, Tourism, Interior, and Foreign AffairsTo Adopt ICAO Risk Assessment and Testing Framework in lieu of quarantine 16 November 2020AAPA Assembly of Presidents Committed to Industry Restart and SustainabilityLeaders gather virtually to confront the unprecedented challenges for aviation 16 November 2020JOINT DECLARATION OF THE ASIA PACIFIC AVIATION INDUSTRY16 November 2020ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES STRIVE FOR GREATER COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENTS TO SAFELY REOPEN BORDERS28 October 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – September 2020Industry struggling to survive with demand suppressed and very few open borders 08 October 2020AAPA ASSEMBLY OF PRESIDENTS- Update Statement02 October 2020AAPA TO HOLD VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY OF PRESIDENTSTravel restrictions prevent industry leaders from meeting in Japan 24 September 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – August 2020Both passenger and cargo markets continue to recede in the face of border closures 27 August 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – July 2020International passenger travel remains stalled by border closures and travel restrictions 24 August 2020AAPA Welcomes Singapore Initiative to Reopen Air Travel Corridors28 July 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – June 2020International air travel remains grounded; cargo demand also faltering 23 July 2020AAPA Calls for Collaboration between Governments for Aviation RecoveryOnerous restrictions on travel threaten long-lasting damage to economy and livelihoods 25 June 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – May 2020Air passenger markets remained close to a standstill, whilst air cargo weakened 02 June 2020AAPA Welcomes ICAO Guidance on Restarting International AviationSuccessful implementation requires collaboration among governments 27 May 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – April 2020Passenger demand collapses, decline in cargo markets deepens 11 May 2020AAPA Calls for Standardised Health Measures to Facilitate Air TravelMeasures must be Consistent, Pragmatic and Risk Managed 06 May 2020Asia Pacific Airline Profitability Declined in 2019Earnings performance affected by intense competition and global trade tensions 29 April 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – March 2020Impact of COVID-19 intensifies slump in travel demand 27 April 2020Air Travel Recovery Requires International CoordinationGovernment and industry collaboration critical for rebuilding confidence 13 April 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Maintain Air Connectivity during COVID-19 PandemicCritical Services Being Operated in Time of Crisis 26 March 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – February 2020Passenger traffic slumps, cargo demand holding up 19 March 2020ASIA PACIFIC AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY IN CRISISAAPA Calls for Immediate Government Action in Response 11 March 2020AAPA Calls for Review of COVID-19 Travel Bans26 February 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results – January 2020Start of the year sees growth in passenger markets, soft cargo demand 07 February 2020AAPA Comments on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak31 January 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Growth Moderated in 2019Passenger demand remained stable whilst cargo volumes fell amid global economic slowdown 09 January 2020Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results- November 2019Passenger markets registered growth, whilst cargo demand remained in decline