The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) recently convened a virtual forum on 30 June, uniting 15 regional operators, aircraft manufacturers, and industry partners to discuss aviation safety in the Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific Turboprop and Regional Jet Safety Exchange provided a platform for sharing operational safety experiences, trends, and best practices.

The event featured participation from aircraft manufacturers ATR, Embraer, and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, who contributed insights on operational safety and training. Captain Somchai Sopanon, Chairman of Bangkok Airways, highlighted the importance of regional and turboprop operations for connectivity and economic development, noting the collaborative spirit of the forum. "Today's Safety Exchange demonstrates the willingness of operators, manufacturers and industry partners to openly share experiences and work collectively to further strengthen aviation safety across the region," he stated.

A key aspect of the meeting was the confidential sharing of aggregated operational safety data, allowing participants to identify common themes and discuss potential safety improvements. Additionally, updates were provided on two significant initiatives: the Asia Pacific Flight Path Management Manual and the Asia Pacific Crew Resource Management Manual. Both initiatives aim to enhance aviation safety, with the latter focusing on human factors and recently presented to the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Asia/Pacific Regional Aviation Safety Team.

The Safety Exchange underscored AAPA's commitment to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in aviation safety across the Asia Pacific region

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