This insightful interview features Stanley Ng, the dynamic President and COO of Philippine Airlines. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Stanley charts an impressive and enthralling journey in aviation. He is someone who inspires people to challenge themselves constantly, breaking the confines of normalcy, and embarking on the journey of innovation.

From a vivid discussion about the outlook of Filipino demographic in aviation flights, digital passports, to sustainable airline flight fuel, this conversation unravels the dynamics of the aviation industry from an expert lens. This interview will be advantageous for aviation enthusiasts, individuals keen on industry insights, professionals looking for information to understand and adopt innovation. Listening to Stanley will not only enhance your knowledge base but can also provide interesting pointers for your professional and entrepreneurial journey.

Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview

  • Discover how Stanley Ng's leadership has spearheaded Philippine Airlines growth journey.
  • Learn about the crucial role of innovation in the aviation industry from Stanley's perspective as the COO of Philippine Airlines.
  • Understand the significant future changes in the aviation industry, including digital passports and sustainable aviation fuel.

Interview Highlights

Stanley Ng's aviation journey and insights into the Filipino demographic in Philippine Airlines

  • Stanley shares his journey in aviation, emphasizing the promising demographic in the Philippines in terms of future aviation personnel training.
  • He stresses that the average age of Filipino workers is less than 26, demonstrating a great potential for the aviation labor force.

"We have to accelerate the training for these people to be able to provide for other countries."

Role of disruptive technology and innovation in aviation

  • Stanley shares significant information on the role of disruptive technology, such as digital passports and biometrics, in the aviation industry.
  • The rise of these technologies, as per Stanley's observation, will herald remarkable changes in aviation infrastructure and approach.

"Technology definitely is important that everybody should embrace. With limited infrastructure or limited space, innovation is really the way to go."

The challenge of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) transition and production

  • Stanley provides an in-depth discussion on sustainable aviation fuel
  • He outlines that although airlines, such as Philippine Airlines, are encouraged to use SAF, the lack of supply is causing high costs to their service.
  • He expresses hope that increased production will make SAF more readily available for passengers.

"But we have to produce more, and then I think it will be more available."

Stanley Ng on what holds companies back and the importance of challenging the status quo

  • Stanley emphasizes the importance of constantly challenging oneself and breaking the status quo.
  • He believes that innovation can give birth to new and more effective business models.

"You can destroy your own business model by doing something, by thinking of a different way of doing things."

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