The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing scheduled international airlines based in the Asia Pacific region within time zones between GMT +5 and GMT +12. The AAPA secretariat is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
AAPA’s stated purpose “is to serve as a common forum for the articulation of views on matters and issues of common interest to the Asia Pacific aviation industry; to foster closer cooperation with other relevant stakeholders; and to encourage the successful evolution of the travel and tourism industry as a key contributor to economic, social and cultural development.”