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AAPA Names New Director General Amid Leadership Transition

Subhas Menon Steps Down, Wong Hong Takes Helm of Asia Pacific Airlines Association

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has announced that Subhas Menon will step down as Director General after leading the organization since 2020. Wong Hong, with over 22 years of international aviation experience, will succeed him effective April 1, 2026. AAPA serves as the trade association for international airlines based in the Asia Pacific region and has built a strong reputation with leading regulators and industry stakeholders as a credible voice for Asia Pacific airlines. The organization has strengthened its advocacy efforts and deepened engagement with regulators and industry partners during Menon’s tenure. The transition was first reported by AeroTime.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764601246239-1041
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/aapa-appoints-wong-hong-as-new-director-general-succeeding-subhas-menon-in-2026
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    AAPA Names New Director General Amid Leadership Transition

    Subhas Menon Steps Down, Wong Hong Takes Helm of Asia Pacific Airlines Association

    The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has announced that Subhas Menon will step down as Director General after leading the organization since 2020. Wong Hong, with over 22 years of international aviation experience, will succeed him effective April 1, 2026. AAPA serves as the trade association for international airlines based in the Asia Pacific region and has built a strong reputation with leading regulators and industry stakeholders as a credible voice for Asia Pacific airlines. The organization has strengthened its advocacy efforts and deepened engagement with regulators and industry partners during Menon’s tenure. The transition was first reported by AeroTime.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764601246239-1041
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/aapa-appoints-wong-hong-as-new-director-general-succeeding-subhas-menon-in-2026
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