In partnership with Philippine Airlines, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is pleased to announce that the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar will be held on 10-11 September 2025 at the Hilton Manila.
The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar, APASS, is AAPA’s premier safety forum for the Asia Pacific’s airline community, bringing together safety professionals from across the region, including AAPA member airlines, regulators, manufacturers, maintenance and repair organizations (MRO) and solution providers.
The theme for APASS 2025, SAFETY WITHOUT BORDERS: GLOBAL
PARTNERSHIPS, LOCAL IMPACT centers on operational resilience, human factors, safety leadership, and risks arising from technology as well as evolving airspace threats, including spoofing, fatigue management and data integration.
“As aviation safety challenges grow in complexity, our collective commitment to collaboration, data sharing and cross-disciplinary learning becomes even more critical,” said Subhas Menon, Director General of AAPA. “APASS 2025 will offer a unique opportunity for the Asia Pacific safety community to address high-priority safety concerns and strengthen alignment across safety domains. We are proud to partner with Philippine Airlines to host this important event in Manila.”
“Bringing key aviation industry players together is essential in advancing our commitment to safety,” said Capt. Daniel Oliver M. de Castro, Philippine Airlines Assistant Vice President for Safety. “We believe the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar will reinforce passenger trust in the reliability and safety of air travel, which is vital for the industry’s long-term growth.”
AAPA extends a warm invitation to all aviation safety stakeholders in the Asia Pacific and beyond to participate in this landmark seminar, and to work together towards a safer, more secure and sustainable aviation future.