KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will be hosting the Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference on June 26 and 27 here.
AAPA director general Subhas Menon said the association has been working actively with the region's turboprop operators since 2014 and has identified the unique challenges faced by the operations in the Asia and Pacific regions.
"The industry believes wholeheartedly that safety is paramount for the industry and no airline should be left behind. The Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference underscores our commitment to promoting safety excellence across all segments of commercial aviation," he said in a statement.
The conference will feature a comprehensive agenda covering various aspects of turboprop operations, including emergency response, safety culture, flight data monitoring as well as unique airport and operational considerations.
The event will bring together industry stakeholders, including AAPA member airlines, other operators and industry bodies to exchange insights, best practices and innovative solutions.
AAPA's member airlines include Malaysia Airlines Bhd, Air Astana, Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Royal Brunei Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Air India, Bangkok Airways, Eva Air, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
AAPA has been actively working with Asia and Pacific regions' turboprop operators since 2014.