Vietnam Airlines’ membership means all major flag-carriers of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) are in AAPA, less Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.
Members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collectively have set an “aspirational target” of 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.
Taiwan's EVA Air is expected to receive its first Airbus A350-1000 in 2026 as it aims to take full advantage of options for its U.S. East Coast network.
Singapore's transport minister says the aviation industry and regulators should be open-minded to potential SAF feedstocks widely available in Southeast Asia.
Listen in as the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' director general speaks with Aviation Week ahead of its annual Assembly of Presidents in Singapore.
Growing sustainable fuels has turned into a key focus area across aviation, while the number of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnerships continues to grow.
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Director General Subhas Menon said climate change is one reason governments should invest in sustainable aviation.
Tight border restrictions imposed by governments in the Asia-Pacific region meant international passenger travel remained severely depressed last year, although cargo markets saw encouraging growth.
The association has urged Asia-Pacific governments to reopen borders and support the aviation industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
