Asia Pacific Leaders Unite in Hong Kong for CANSO Asia Pacific Conference and Airspace Asia Pacific Exhibition

Aviation and meteorology leaders from across the Asia Pacific region gathered today at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, China for the CANSO Asia Pacific Conference 2025, setting the stage for the official opening of Airspace Asia Pacific 2025 starting tomorrow, dedicated to strengthening collaboration, improving operational resilience, and shaping the region’s future skies.

Held under the theme “Seamless APAC Airspace – Aviation and Meteorology Integration,” the one-day conference brought together Directors General, CEOs, senior decision-makers, and technical experts from ANSPs, civil aviation authorities, meteorological services, airports, and research organisations.

The Conference opened with keynote remarks from Mr Ma Bing, Deputy Administrator, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), who emphasised the shared responsibility of aviation and meteorology authorities to safeguard regional airspace in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

He was joined by CANSO’s President and CEO, Simon Hocquard, who highlighted the Asia Pacific region’s rapid growth and the need for deeper cooperation to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Also delivering opening addresses were Mr Tao Ma, Regional Director, ICAO Asia Pacific Office; Mr Victor Liu, Director-General of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD); and Mr Han Kok Juan, Chair of the Asia Pacific CANSO CEO Committee (APC3) and Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

Their combined perspectives underscored the region’s shared commitment to building an integrated, data-driven approach to airspace management.

With strong participation and high-level dialogue throughout the day, the CANSO Asia Pacific Conference 2025 successfully set the tone for Airspace Asia Pacific 2025, opening tomorrow at AsiaWorld-Expo.

The exhibition will continue the week’s discussions with demonstrations, partner showcases, and industry engagement on the future of aviation in the region.