Welcome to our website! Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI USA), is an independent research institute which studies various kinds of US-Japan and... Events JITTI Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 The Future of Aviation Connectivity Powered by Japan-US-ASEAN Collaboration Videos on Demand VIEW ALL VIDEOS Events Civil Aviation Symposium 2025: The Future of Aviation Connectivity Powered by Japan-US-ASEAN Collaboration Wednesday, March 26th | Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and Held Virtually in English and Japanese Air travel demand has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels in many regions, with the Asia-Pacific expected to fully return to pre-pandemic levels soon. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, strengthening aviation connectivity is crucial not only for regional prosperity but also for global sustainable growth and stability from an economic security standpoint. Following the pandemic, with ongoing constraints on flights between the two biggest nations across the Pacific, Japan has reinforced its role as a key hub connecting ASEAN and the U.S. Given rising air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region, there is an urgent need to improve airport infrastructure and air traffic management, address aviation-related human resource shortages, and develop sustainability measures. This symposium will bring together government officials from Japan and the U.S., airline and airport representatives, as well as a representative from an ASEAN country to discuss ways to enhance aviation connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. VIEW ALL EVENTS Research Reports The Direction of Transportation and Tourism Policies under the Incoming Trump Administration (Trump 2.0) Author: Kazuya Fukuhara | Transportation & Tourism A Study on the Impact of the Panama Canal’s Vulnerabilities on U.S. Economic Security Author: Daisuke Komatsu | Maritime Transportation Field Survey Results of the Texas High-Speed Rail Project Author: Kazuya Fukuhara | Surface Transportation VIEW ALL REPORTS JITTI JOURNAL March 2025 Volume 12 Issue 2 | Feature: Haruhiko Koyama | Cultural Article: Yukiko Nakamura Our Feature Article overviews the incoming and outgoing tourism statistics in Japan from 2024, while the Cultural Article introduces the springtime school ceremonies celebrated in Japan. January 2025 Volume 12 Issue 1 | Feature: Shinichiro Tsuri | Cultural Article: Tomomi Dodd In this journal's featured article, get a quick overview of the demonstration flights of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) which are planned for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. In the cultural article, staff member Tomomi Dodd introduces a hidden gem of a tourist spot near her home town. November 2024 Volume 11 Issue 6 | Feature: Naoki Sato | Cultural Article: Suzannah Nevas Tokyo Metro is now listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Read how history has built up to this moment and what it means for the railway in our Feature Article. In the Cultural Article, discover how Japan celebrates the Christmas season. VIEW ALL OTHER PUBLICATIONS

JITTI USA Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 The Future of Aviation Connectivity Powered by Japan-US-ASEAN Collaboration Wednesday, March 26th 3:00- 6:00 PM (Followed by a Reception) A Free Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 / Virtually hosted in English and Japanese An Official Participating Event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Timetable Directions to Venue Survey Overview The 2019 Civil Aviation Symposium (held in Washington, DC, and Tokyo) discussed the future outlook of international aviation in the Asia-Pacific region against the backdrop of an expanding aviation market supporting economic growth, including enhancements to airport functions in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the expansion of long-haul direct flights from the United States to Asia, and the rise of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in Southeast Asia. However, the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently brought severe restrictions globally on people-to-people exchanges. Additionally, international dynamics have shifted with events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the expanding military and economic influence of China. These developments have further increased the uncertainty surrounding the aviation industry. Against this backdrop, the 2023 Civil Aviation Symposium (held in Washington, DC) focused on addressing the urgent and critical issue of climate change, with discussions centered on achieving aviation sustainability. The current situation is as follows: Aviation demand is not only recovering but has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels in many regions, with the Asia-Pacific expected to fully return to pre-pandemic levels soon. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, strengthening aviation connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region is not only essential for supporting regional stability and economic prosperity but is also a critically important issue for economic security, ensuring sustainable growth and stability in the international community. Following the pandemic, with ongoing constraints on flights between the two biggest nations across the Pacific, Japan has reinforced its role as a key hub connecting ASEAN and the U.S. In the Asia-Pacific region, addressing the growing aviation demand necessitates urgent improvements to airport infrastructure and enhancements in air traffic control capacity. Additionally, both Japan and the United States face challenges in avoiding constraints on air traffic control capacity caused by increasing air traffic volume and addressing aviation-related human resource shortages. Furthermore, efforts to ensure sustainability, such as reducing environmental impact, have become crucial. In light of these considerations, the upcoming 2025 Civil Aviation Symposium will focus on strengthening aviation networks in the Asia-Pacific region as its central theme. The event will bring together government officials from Japan and the United States, representatives from airlines and airport operators, as well as a representative from an ASEAN country to discuss specific measures for cooperative efforts between Japan, the United States, and ASEAN nations to address these critical challenges. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that this symposium covers: Opening Remarks Masafumi Shukuri Chairman, Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI) Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) Bio Greetings by Guest of Honor Shigeo Yamada Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America Bio Keynote Speeches Heidi Gómez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs, U.S. Department of State Bio Rieko Nakayama Assistant Vice-Minister for International Aviation, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) Bio Presentation Cindy Baraban Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation Bio Panel Discussion # 1 Enhancing Aviation Networks in the Asia-Pacific Region Panelists Cindy Baraban Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation Bio Akihiko Tamura President & CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation Bio Presentation Stephen Morrissey Vice President of International Regulatory Affairs and Policy, United Airlines Bio Yuji Koyama Executive Officer & Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Planning, Japan Airlines Bio Presentation Moderator Naveen C. Rao Principal, H4 Advisors LLC Bio Panel Discussion #2 Addressing the Challenges of Aviation Network Expansion in the Asia-Pacific Region Panelists Yap Ong Heng Senior Advisor, Republic of Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) Bio Rieko Nakayama Assistant Vice-Minister for International Aviation, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) Bio Ronce Almond Managing Director of International Government Affairs, American Airlines Bio Presentation Tadashi Matsushita Executive Vice President, Industrial & Governmental Relations, GX, All Nippon Airways Bio Presentation Bob Letteney Vice President of International Government Affairs & Policy, Delta Air Lines Bio Moderator Naveen C. Rao Principal, H4 Advisors LLC Bio

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