Singapore, August 26, 2025:
As the APATS 2025 starts up here in Singapore, in his opening remarks, Andy Smith, CEO, Halldale Group whille addressing the global gathering in Bangkok, Thailand. The venue will be the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, making a return to a city where it hosted APATS a decade ago. APATS 2026 will also mark its 22nd edition in the region, a milestone that reflects both the trust of the aviation community and the pace of change across Asia Pacific.
Andy Smith highlighted the importance of hosting APATS 2026 in Bangkok. He Said, “ Why Bangkok, and why now? Asia Pacific is the growth engine of global aviation. IATA’s 2025 outlook shows Asia-Pacific passenger numbers growing at the fastest rate globally (≈7.9%), with momentum driven by strong economies and tourism-led recovery. Airport connectivity across the region has also surged, up 13% year-on-year, underscoring how quickly networks and markets are deepening. And looking ahead, major OEM forecasts point to sustained expansion, with Asia and the Middle East leading long-term traffic growth and the Asia-Pacific aircraft services market expected to more than double by 2043”.
Under the ‘Thailand Vision’ program, major airport and transport net upgrades are set to position Thailand, and Bangkok, as a key Asia-Pacific aviation hub more than doubling passenger capacity by 2032-35.
Together, these signals make a compelling case for putting APATS at the heart of the action.APATS has been part of Asia Pacific’s training story for over two decades. Moving to Bangkok in 2026 is about meeting the region where its growth is, and where its next set of questions will be asked and answered. I’m grateful to everyone who helped us get here, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates, and I’m excited for what we’ll build together at QSNCC.
(The portion of the content and master pix is sourced from the Halldale group website for news purpose only. )
