The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) successfully co-hosted the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) 2025 in Manila.
The two-day event, held at the Hilton Manila in September, united aviation safety leaders, regulators, and industry experts from across the region under the theme: “Safety Beyond Borders: Global Partnerships, Local Impact.”
PAL President Richard Nuttall underscored the necessity of collaboration given the industry’s evolving complexities. “As the nation’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines has always placed safety at the core of its operations,” Nuttall said. “But as skies grow busier, technologies advance, and global complexities deepen, risks continue to evolve.”
Nuttall stressed that meeting these challenges requires the entire ecosystem—airlines, regulators, and suppliers—to work together for a safer future. He commended AAPA for leading the initiative, adding, “We are honored to host such an important gathering.”
AAPA Director General Subhas Menon reaffirmed this commitment, stating, “Safety remains the cornerstone of aviation. The better we become in any arising risk, the safer we become.”
APASS 2025 featured breakout sessions, panel discussions, and collaborative exchanges focused on advancing aviation safety practices and fostering a proactive safety culture. Key topics included operational risk management, safety data analysis, and innovations in flight safety technologies. This was the first time PAL hosted the APASS since 2010.
