Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB)

【 Presented in ICAO's ACT-SAF webinar! 】 JCAB introduced Japan's efforts toward 2050 carbon neutrality on ICAO's ACT-SAF platform. The presentation detailed Japan's new State Action Plan and how we are promoting SAF introduction, so be sure to check it out! Here is an excerpt from the Japanese portion of the presentation! ⇨ https://lnkd.in/dnC7j6Dd Click here to view the full version of ACT-SAF Series #12! ⇨ https://lnkd.in/dSTHiXWS

【 GIPTA2.0 Symposium 】 From July 31 to August 1, we participated in the GIPTA2.0 (GNSS Implementation Plan Training in ASEAN2.0) Symposium held in the Philippines, and Mr. Takayuki Harada, Director, Air Traffic International Affairs Office delivered a keynote speech on GBAS/SBAS. GIPTA2.0 is a Japan-ASEAN transport collaboration project by Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) with the aim to develop human resources who will formulate GBAS/SBAS introduction plans in ASEAN countries and JCAB will continue to cooperate in the conduct of GIPTA 2.0. We would like to thank the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines for hosting this symposium and Mr. Manjit Singh Ph.D., Deputy Regional Director of the ICAO APAC Office for his participation.

【 Went up Changi Tower! 】 We visited Changi International Airport in Singapore on 6 August. As in Thailand, we visited the control tower for reference in strengthening the implementation system of ATC operations, and exchanged views on a wide range of topics related to air traffic control operations including the workplace environment. We really appreciate Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore for this exceptional opportunity and experience!!

【 Visited AEROTHAI! 】 On 5 August, JCAB delegation visited the headquarters of AEROTHAI - Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd and Suvarnabhumi Airport Control Tower. We inspected the air traffic control operation room and other related facilities as a reference for studying the enhancement of the implementation system for ATC operations, and had constructive discussions on how to improve aviation safety. We're deeply grateful for the invaluable experience given by AEROTHAI through this visit!

【 Finvest-Hub Event & Special Seminar at the University of Tokyo 】 On the morning of Friday, August 9, a meeting was held with Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the ICAO, to exchange views on the Finvest-Hub. The Finvest-Hub is a mechanism designed to provide SAF-related financial assistance to developing States and States with special needs, mainly by matching SAF projects with financial institutions and facilitating investment. We discussed future possibilities together with the interested parties, including trading companies and financial institutions. In the afternoon of the same day, a special seminar was held at the University of Tokyo, featuring a keynote speech by Mr. Salazar followed by a panel discussion, where about 150 participants engaged in a lively discussion on the prospects for a sustainable aviation industry for the next generation.

【 Courtesy visit to Minister Saito and State Minister Kokuba 】 On Thursday, August 8, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism SAITO Tetsuo and State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism KOKUBA Konosuke received a courtesy visit from Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). During the courtesy visit, Minister Saito and State Minister Kokuba congratulated Mr. Salazar on his re-election to a second term and showed respect for his dedicated efforts to improve ICAO's governance in presence of Mr. Toshiyuki 俊之 Onuma 大沼, Senior Deputy Director-General of JCAB, as a candidate for the election of the next ICAO Council President. Mr. Salazar expressed his appreciation and gratitude for Japan's past contributions to ICAO, and also his expectations for future contributions including assistance to developing countries.

【 📣Special Seminar is coming up next week! 】 Next Friday, August 9, a special seminar featuring Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the ICAO, will be held in collaboration with Graduate School of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo. Mr. Salazar will deliver a keynote speech on “80 Years of ICAO and the Future of International Civil Aviation” and also panelists from JCAB and the private sector, as well as the next-generation participants, will join to put their heads together on achieving a sustainable aviation industry. 📅9 August 2024, 14:30-16:00 at the University of Tokyo ✅Pre-registration required 👇For more information

【 IFIS2024 in Nagoya✈️ 】 The International Flight Inspection Symposium (#IFIS2024) was held for the first time in Japan from 8 to 12 July and 308 participants from 33 countries gathered in Nagoya to discuss flight inspection technology. The symposium welcomed Michele Merkle, Director of ICAO’s Air Navigation Bureau, and a panel discussion on Pilot Peer Support was held as well as the symposium's first workshop using a flight validation simulator in real time at the Flight Inspection Center. In the evening, we hosted a cultural event that captivated many participants. Please visit our website for more details! https://lnkd.in/djDNySJM

Honored to be invited as the first Japanese delegation to attend ECAC Plenary Session held in Strasbourg, France 9-10 July. Finding this organisation has been managed and operated as if it is another ICAO gave me a lot of insights as one of the representatives joining this floor as its international partners. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of ECAC colleagues in particular, my long respectable colleague President Mr. Alessio Quaranta and Executive Secretary Ms.Patricia Reverdy enabling my participation in the discussion of the session.

Honored to be invited as the first Japanese delegation to attend the General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization held in Rabat, Morocco yesterday. It was a good opportunity for me to realize the complex and diversified characters within this region, which gave me a lot of food for thought for our future collaboration with this region and its member States. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of esteemed participants in this meeting, in particular, HE Dr. Ali Hamiyah, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Lebanon, HE Mr. Mohammed Abd El Jamil, Minister of Transport and Logistics of Morocco and colleagues in Direction Generale de'l Aviation Civil of Morocco enabling my attendance to this precious meeting.