Why Apac leads growth

Aircraft shortage crunch

Fuel costs and thin margins

Regulation and India hurdles

China and high-speed rail

Asia-Pacific’s aviation market is booming, but is it built to last? With billions of new passengers expected and a massive aircraft backlog, the industry is flying on a knife-edge. From supply chain bottlenecks to thinning margins, what’s really fuelling the turbulence?

Join us on TransportBT as we sit down with aviation strategist Alan Lim to decode the region's complex growth story. It’s an essential listen for anyone trying to navigate the future of travel. Are you ready for takeoff?

Highlights:

02:05 Why Apac leads growth

04:04 Aircraft shortage crunch

16:05 Fuel costs and thin margins

19:08 Regulation and India hurdles

22:54 China and high-speed rail

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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)

With Alan Lim, director, Alton Aviation

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

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Asia-Pacific&rsquo;s aviation market is booming, but is it built to last? With billions of new passengers expected and a massive aircraft backlog, the industry is flying on a knife-edge. From supply chain bottlenecks to thinning margins, what&rsquo;s really fuelling the turbulence?
Join us on TransportBT as we sit down with aviation strategist Alan Lim to decode the region's complex growth story. It&rsquo;s an essential listen for anyone trying to navigate the future of travel. Are you ready for takeoff?
Highlights:
02:05 Why Apac leads growth
04:04 Aircraft shortage crunch
16:05 Fuel costs and thin margins
19:08 Regulation and India hurdles
22:54 China and high-speed rail
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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)
With Alan Lim, director, Alton Aviation
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Share your thoughts with us at <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.
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Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btcosp">bt.sg/btcosp</a>
YouTube Music:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btcoyt">bt.sg/btcoyt</a>
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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BT Money Hacks:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
BT Podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/pcOM">bt.sg/pcOM</a>
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Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
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