Asia’s aviation industry is entering 2026 with confidence, underpinned by a solid rebound in passenger demand and a steady cargo market. Carriers across the region, according to data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, transported more than 390 million international passengers in 2025, up 9.4% year on year. Revenue passenger kilometres rose an even stronger 11%, reflecting the continued recovery of long-haul services, alongside robust intra-Asia travel.