Asia Pacific Awards

Celebrating Excellence in Aviation Across the Asia-Pacific Region

The Asia-Pacific region continues to lead the global recovery in air travel, with passenger demand surging and innovation thriving. The Airline Economics Aviation 100 Asia-Pacific Awards honour the standout companies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and impact over the past 12 months.

The winners will be revealed at a spectacular gala dinner on 4 September 2025 at the Ritz-Carlton Millennia Singapore, held during our prestigious Growth Frontiers Asia-Pacific conference. This is your chance to be part of one of the most anticipated nights in the aviation finance calendar.

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Judging Period

All awards are judged based on achievements and activity during the 12-month period ending October 2025.

Award Categories & Criteria

Airline of the Year

Profit, debt, load factors, RPK  
Fleet orders and route expansion  
M&A and strategic growth

CEO of the Year

Company performance  
Leadership in deals, expansions, and partnerships

CFO/Treasurer of the Year

Outstanding finance deal  
Consistency and strength of deal portfolio

Lessor of the Year

Fleet growth and composition  
Financial performance and client acquisition  
Lease rate trends and survey results

Law Firm of the Year

Aviation deal volume and value  
Client base and team strength  
Notable cases and innovation

Bank of the Year

Deal volume and value  
Industry impact and survey results

How to vote

Voting for the Aviation 100 Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 is now open. Cast your vote today to help spotlight the industry’s best.

Click here to vote - Asia-Pacific Aviation 100 Awards 2025

Companies are invited to send out the link to customers and clients although votes cast for your own company will not be counted.

Votes for yourself, or your company, or from others who are not part of your customer base will be discarded.

Asia-Pacific Deals of the Year

We also celebrate the most outstanding transactions in aviation finance and leasing. The categories for the 2025 Deals of the Year include:

  • Asia-Pacific Lease Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Supported Finance Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific M&A Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Equity Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Debt Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Deal of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Editor’s Deal of the Year for Innovation 
  • Asia-Pacific Overall Deal of the Year 

Any company can nominate transactions it has worked on by submitting a pitch to the Airline Economics editorial team using this online form. Nominations must be received by 10 October 2025.

How to pitch

Pitching for the Deals of the Year 2025 is now open.

Use this online form to advise us of all of your very best deals of the year closed with issuers in the Asia-Pacific region.

The award board’s decision for all award winners is final.

Click here to nominate - APAC Deals

For questions, email: victoria@aviationnews-online.com with "AE APAC AWARDS 2025" in the subject line.

Asia-Pacific Bank & Law Firm of the Year – Nominations Open

We’re also accepting nominations for:

  • Asia-Pacific Bank of the Year
  • Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year

To nominate, please submit:

  • A completed Excel template detailed all deals closed in the 12 months to end August 2025 (downloadable or available upon request)
  • A 200-word summary explaining why your firm deserves to win, including key deals closed in YTD2025. Submit your nomination using the online form below.

Bank of the Year - excel template 

Law Firm of the Year - excel template 

Submit your nomination using the online form below.

Bank of the Year - nomination form 

Law Firm of the Year - nomination form