AAPA convened a virtual safety forum on 8 July 2026 targeting turboprop and regional jet operators across Asia Pacific to address unique operational challenges on thin routes and island-hopping corridors. The event, organized to advance the Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Safety Plan, brought together regional airlines and manufacturers ATR, Embraer, and De Havilland to share real operational data on infrastructure and aircraft mismatches. With over 25,000 islands in the region, many routes exceed turboprop range yet lack viability for full-size jets, forcing operators to rely on dedicated data-sharing platforms previously unavailable. This collaboration enables direct optimization of fleet usage and safety performance, resolving issues that were historically discussed in isolation among operators facing critical connectivity gaps in Southeast Asia.