“Overhanging supply crisis” constraining growth at region’s airlines

May 14th 2025

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The increasing burden of regulatory hurdles, surging equipment costs and supply shortages are threatening aviation’s long-term growth and sustainability, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) warns. Read More » While demand for air travel and cargo transportation continues to increase, the regional airline association said an “overhanging supply crisis” due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, the U.S. government’s tariffs and limited availability of sustainable aviation fuel are holding back expansion. “Air services are clearly in demand, but meeting that demand is more difficult because of factors beyond the control of airlines,” AAPA director-general, Subhas Menon, said. “Governments and suppliers must step up to tackle this disconnect.”