Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the Routes Asia 2024 event in Langkawi, Malaysia

Healthy growth in passenger and cargo demand

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the Routes Asia 2024 event in Langkawi, Malaysia

Solid start to the year for both international air passenger and cargo markets

Passenger markets record solid growth, while cargo demand ends year on strong note

Passenger traffic maintains robust growth while growth in cargo demand gathers pace

Passenger and cargo markets continue to grow

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 67th Assembly of Presidents in Singapore

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 67th Assembly of Presidents in Singapore

Association seeks greater dialogue with governments on regulatory initiatives

AAPA members eye air travel growth with full recovery in sight next year

Passenger market recovery gathers pace while air cargo demand turns a corner

Steady growth in passenger markets, but further decline in cargo demand

Sustained solid recovery in passenger demand while cargo markets remain soft

Strong passenger demand, weak cargo markets

Steady recovery in passenger demand; air cargo markets on the wane

Captain Roshan Joshi, AAPA Technical Head

Robust growth in passenger travel, while air cargo demand recedes

Strong passenger demand, lacklustre cargo markets

Solid growth in passenger demand while cargo markets weaken further

Passenger demand still strong, but cargo markets weaken further

2022 a Year of Recovery in International Passenger Markets

Continued robust growth in passenger travel in contrast to weakness in air cargo markets

Pent-up demand powers travel recovery, while cargo demand falters further

Governments remain uncoordinated in harmonizing travel requirements

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 66th Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 66th Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok

Industry encouraged by the reopening of borders despite a slowing global economy

Passenger demand robust while weakness in cargo markets persists

Strong rebound in international travel while cargo markets remain weak

Robust recovery in passenger traffic continues, as air cargo markets slide further

Mixed fortunes for airlines as air travel recovery gathers pace while cargo demand falters

Robust growth in passenger demand; soft cargo markets

Passenger demand recovers, but air cargo volumes fall

International passenger demand improved, while air cargo markets dipped slightly

Passenger demand still weak, while air cargo markets remain robust

Passenger traffic volumes remained depressed whilst air cargo demand demonstrates resilience

International air travel at severely depressed levels, but air cargo markets robust

International passenger demand improves while air cargo markets record further growth

International travel demand still depressed, robust growth in air cargo demand

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 65th Assembly of Presidents

Declaration of the 65th Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

AAPA Pledges to Partner Governments in rebuilding Global Air Travel and Connectivity in 2022

Severe weakness in international air passenger demand continues, in contrast to strong air cargo markets

Travel restrictions prevent industry leaders from meeting in person

Air cargo demand solid but international air travel demand remains depressed

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the Media Roundtable

Asian airline industry embraces a progressive sustainability and restart agenda

Passenger volumes remain weak, in contrast to robust cargo demand

Business confidence lifts cargo volumes, but tighter border restrictions suppress travel demand

International travel stagnant, cargo demand solid

International passenger demand remains depressed, cargo demand grows

Cargo demand remains high, while passenger traffic is still dismal

Passenger demand stays suppressed, cargo demand keeps growing

Passenger traffic still down, air cargo continues to climb

Focus on a Safe, Smart and Sustainable Restart Once Borders Reopen

Air Cargo a Silver Lining and could play Vital Role in Recovery

Air cargo markets continue on recovery path, passenger demand still severely depressed

International air travel remains suppressed but brighter outlook for air cargo

To Adopt ICAO Risk Assessment and Testing Framework in lieu of quarantine

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 64th Assembly of Presidents

Leaders gather virtually to confront the unprecedented challenges for aviation

Industry struggling to survive with demand suppressed and very few open borders

Travel restrictions prevent industry leaders from meeting in Japan

Both passenger and cargo markets continue to recede in the face of border closures

International passenger travel remains stalled by border closures and travel restrictions

International air travel remains grounded; cargo demand also faltering

Onerous restrictions on travel threaten long-lasting damage to economy and livelihoods

Air passenger markets remained close to a standstill, whilst air cargo weakened

Successful implementation requires collaboration among governments

Passenger demand collapses, decline in cargo markets deepens

Measures must be Consistent, Pragmatic and Risk Managed

Earnings performance affected by intense competition and global trade tensions

Impact of COVID-19 intensifies slump in travel demand

Government and industry collaboration critical for rebuilding confidence

Critical Services Being Operated in Time of Crisis

Passenger traffic slumps, cargo demand holding up

AAPA Calls for Immediate Government Action in Response

Start of the year sees growth in passenger markets, soft cargo demand

Passenger demand remained stable whilst cargo volumes fell amid global economic slowdown

Passenger markets registered growth, whilst cargo demand remained in decline

Resilient air passenger markets, weak air cargo demand

Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 63rd AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Kuala Lumpur

Notice of Cancellation

Moderate growth in air passenger markets and weak air cargo demand as global economy slows

Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the New Straits Times Insight Forum in Kuala Lumpur

Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the MAG Safety Day in Kuala Lumpur

Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 8th AAPA Emergency Response Conference in Singapore

Moderate growth in air passenger demand; further weakness in air cargo markets

Sustained air passenger demand, but air cargo weakness persists

Air passenger demand grows, but air cargo volumes continue to decline

Focus on strengthening industry responsiveness during crises

Moderate growth in air passenger markets, but weak air cargo demand

Moderate growth in air passenger markets, but further decline in air cargo demand

Rising costs dent earnings performance

Expansion in passenger markets, but further decline in cargo demand

Sustained growth in passenger demand, weak cargo markets

Strong start to year with solid passenger demand, cargo markets continue to weaken

Prospects remain positive, but some uncertainties could affect future growth

Safety requires focus, vigilance and cooperation by all stakeholders

Healthy expansion in air passenger markets and easing of cargo demand

Sustained growth in air passenger markets and air cargo demand

Encouraging air passenger demand and resilient air cargo markets

AAPA charts priorities for future aviation development

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 62nd AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Jeju

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 62nd AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Jeju

AAPA Assembly of Presidents confronts challenges and charts sustainable future

The Assembly of Presidents provides an opportunity for regional air transport leaders to review current business challenges and address issues that threaten the long-term sustainability of the aviation industry.

Air transport supports 30.2 million jobs and $684 billion in Asia-Pacific economic activity

Robust air passenger demand, with further growth in air cargo markets

Aviation safety is a shared responsibility built on mutual trust, collaboration and cooperation

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Sabre Asia Pacific Executive Forum in Singapore

Leading regional safety forum dedicated to delivering ever higher standards

Encouraging growth maintained

Strong air passenger demand, slower growth in air cargo markets

Sustained growth in air passenger and cargo markets

Air passenger and cargo markets record encouraging growth

Earnings underpinned by strong air passenger and cargo markets

Encouraging growth amid supportive economic conditions

International passenger and cargo markets continue to record encouraging growth.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Willis Towers Watson Aviation Conference in Singapore

Carriers continue to experience growth in international passenger and cargo traffic.

Regulatory and industry stakeholders focus on cyber resilience.

Asia Pacific airlines record robust traffic demand in 2017.

International air transport industry achieves safest year on record in 2017.

Robust demand in both international air passenger and air cargo markets, reflecting the ongoing global economic upswing.

AAPA welcomes equalisation of passenger service charges at KLIA.

AAPA comments on the impact of Mount Agung volcanic activity on regional aviation.

Solid expansion in international air passenger demand and healthy growth in international air cargo markets.

AAPA welcomes ICAO Global Aviation Security Plan.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 61st AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Taipei

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 61st AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Taipei

AAPA members stronger together in challenging government obstacles to industry development.

Asia Pacific carriers under pressure in dynamic passenger and cargo markets.

Healthy expansion in international air passenger demand with double-digit growth in international air cargo volumes.

Encouraging growth in international air passenger demand and further expansion in international air cargo markets continued unabated.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 60th AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Manila

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 60th AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Manila

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 59th AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Bali

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 59th AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Bali

Growth in both international air passenger markets and international air cargo demand.

Sustained growth in international passenger demand and international air cargo markets.

AAPA’s statement on the US Department of Homeland Security’s enhanced security measures.

Solid expansion in international air passenger markets and robust growth in international air cargo demand.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Sabre Airline Executive Summit in Seoul

Encouraging expansion in both international air passenger demand and international air cargo markets.

AAPA cautions against over-reaction on inflight electronics.

Sustained earnings performance, supported by healthy travel demand and lower fuel costs.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the AAPA 7th Emergency Response Conference in Bangkok

Aviation crisis management experts share best practices at the Emergency Response Conference.

International air passenger demand continued to grow, whilst expansion in air cargo markets accelerated further.

Continued growth in international air passenger demand, whilst the pace of expansion in air cargo markets quickened.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Willis Towers Watson Aviation Conference in Singapore

Further growth in both international air passenger and air cargo markets.

Solid growth in demand for international air travel, whilst air cargo markets showed renewed strength in the second half of the year.

Continued improvement in the safety record of the industry.

Further growth in both international air passenger markets and international air cargo demand

Further growth in international air passenger markets, and a firm increase in air cargo demand.

AAPA confronts barriers to air transport industry growth and profitability.

Asia Pacific carriers at the forefront of global industry development.

Steady growth in international air passenger demand and a further uptick in air cargo markets.

Asia Pacific Airlines welcome historic ICAO Global Agreement on international aviation emissions.

Moderation in both international air passenger demand and air cargo markets.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the ATC Global Exhibition & Conference in Beijing

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2016 (APASS) in Tokyo

Safety experts discuss how the region can meet the growing demand for air travel whilst further enhancing safety performance.

Positive growth in both international air passenger demand and air cargo markets.

Continued healthy growth in international air passenger markets, with modest growth in air cargo demand.

Further growth in international air passenger demand, soft conditions persisted for air cargo markets.

Continuation of established trends, with steady growth in international air passenger demand, but air cargo market conditions remained weak.

Asia Pacific airlines return to profitability in 2015.

Further growth in international air passenger demand, while soft air cargo market conditions persisted.

Continued healthy growth in international air passenger demand, whereas air cargo markets remained weak.

Robust growth in international air passenger demand, soft conditions in air cargo markets.

Robust growth in air passenger traffic, marginal increase in air cargo markets.

Aviation safety performance improved in 2015.

Robust growth in international air passenger demand, whereas air cargo markets remained weak.

Growth in international air passenger demand, whilst soft air cargo market conditions persist.

AAPA tackles constraints to industry progress.

Asia Pacific airlines experience strong growth in fiercely competitive markets.

Continued growth in international passenger demand, whereas air cargo markets were weak.

Sustained growth in international passenger demand, but air cargo markets remained relatively weak.

Further robust growth in international passenger numbers, whereas air cargo demand has weakened.

Continued growth in international passenger demand, but air cargo markets softened.

Further gains in international passenger demand and air cargo markets.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 6th Emergency Response Conference in Hong Kong

Aviation crisis management experts share best practices at the AAPA Emergency Response Conference in Hong Kong.

Encouraging growth in both international passenger and air cargo markets.

Asia Pacific airlines’ profits fell in 2014. Earnings performance weakened by intense competition.

Further growth in both international passenger and air cargo markets.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the International Forum on Civil Aviation Safety In Beijing

Strong growth in both international air passenger and air cargo markets.

AAPA welcomes the Hong Kong Government’s approval for a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Willis IATA AAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Insurance Conference in Hong Kong

Continued steady growth in both international air passenger numbers and air cargo demand.

Collective response from the air transport industry to further enhance safety performance.

Asia Pacific airlines record healthy growth in 2014.

International air passenger and cargo markets record further growth in demand.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Credit Suisse Aviation Industry Insights Conference in Singapore

Continued growth in both international passenger numbers and air cargo demand.

AAPA targets obstacles to efficient air transport industry development.

Asia Pacific airlines tackle major challenges as growth continues.

Moderation of growth in air passenger markets and steady growth in air freight demand.

Addressing challenges of meeting long term growth in travel demand.

Continued expansion of air passenger markets and growth in air freight demand.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 58th AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Tokyo

by Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the 58th AAPA Assembly of Presidents in Tokyo

Continued growth in both international air passenger and air freight demand.

Continued expansion of both international passenger and air freight markets.

Healthy growth in demand for both international passenger and air freight markets.

Encouraging growth in both international passenger and air cargo markets.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2014 (APASS) in Bangkok

Safety remains the top priority for the industry.

Competition and weak cargo markets dampen earnings.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the CANSO Asia Pacific Conference in Colombo

Positive growth in both international passenger and air cargo traffic.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the IATA OPS Conference in Kuala Lumpur

Further growth in international passenger markets, air cargo markets stable.

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Myanmar Civil Aviation Development Conference in Yangon

By Andrew Herdman, Director General of AAPA at the Willis IATA AAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Insurance Conference in Singapore

Continued growth in international passenger traffic and air cargo markets.

Continued steady growth in international air passenger demand, in contrast to soft air cargo market conditions.

Air transport industry improves safety performance in 2013.

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 66th Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 66th Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 65th Assembly of Presidents

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the Media Roundtable

Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA at the 64th Assembly of Presidents