Hong Kong, Jan. 2 -- At the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines 62nd Assembly of Presidents in Jeju, South Korea, in October airline delegates passed resolutions to redress restrictive regulatory regimes that govern safety and cross border manpower demands, the retrogressive trend to a patchwork of emissions taxes and a commitment to fighting wildlife trafficking at airlines.
After a stellar accident-free 2017, the current year was heading in the same direction until the loss of a Lion Air B737 MAX in November, which took the lives all 189 passengers and crew onboard. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the accident.
In November, new International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules, that require all aircraft to be trac...