Six Decades of Regional Aviation Leadership and Challenges Ahead

As the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines approaches its 60th anniversary, outgoing Director General Subhas Menon reflects on his six-year tenure and the challenges ahead for the industry. In an interview with AeroTime, Menon discussed the association’s growth, its commitment to sustainability, and the need for continued industry unity in the face of unprecedented geopolitical and operational pressures. Menon’s successor, Wong Hong, will inherit an organization that has become increasingly influential in shaping regional policy, particularly around sustainability initiatives. The interview was conducted at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, just before the Singapore Airshow 2026, and was reported by AeroTime.