Search

The article discusses the efforts made by Japan to improve its air traffic efficiency. It mentions the innovative project Collaborative Actions for Renovation of Air Traffic Systems (CARATS) by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), which is said to be the country's solution to the airspace challenge. The author notes that the project is expected to show improvements in capacity and traffic rates in Japan in 2014.

The article informs that the latest delay in the Mitsubishi regional jet (MRJ) program of Mitsubishi Aircraft extends development to 9 years from the planned 5 years, 9 months. It traces the delay, announced on an August 30, 2013 conference, to the underestimation of the effort involved in securing an organization delegation authorization (ODA) from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. The article also notes that Mitsubishi received orders for 165 MRJ, which are likely not to suffer cancellations.

The article discusses aerospace company Boeing Co. and the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery design program for the firm's model 787 aircrafts as of April 2013, focusing on Chief 787 Engineer Mike Sinnett's assessment of a worst-case battery failure issue involving the Li-ion batteries. It states that all Boeing 787s that had been delivered since September 2011 have been grounded by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), and several other national emergency airworthiness directives in the aftermath several battery-related fires in January 2013.

Reports on shipment of the MTSAT-1R satellite by Space Systems/Loral to Japan's space center in Tanegashima, Japan. Capabilities on the satellite; Benefits of the satellite to Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau; Features of the satellite.

The article reports that the release of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) has been delayed due to incomplete engineering documentation from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aircraft. The company is working with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) in order to satisfy requirements for manufacturing certification, according to Mitsubishi Aircraft president Hirofumi Takahashi. The article also examines the development of the aircraft and testing of engines.

The article reports on the supplemental type certification (STC) received by telecommunications firm Gogo from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for the installation of the Ku-satellite-based connectivity service.

The article reports on the investigation led by Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to the power pack incident at Boeing 787 Dreamliner jetliner in January 2015. It mentions that investigators are studying the x-ray images of a lithium-ion battery from Japanese firm GS Yuasa to determined why it appeared to overheat on the jetliner. Moreover, it says that the incident raise concerns regarding the safety and reliability of the Dreamliner.

The article informs that All Nippon Airways (ANA) has cancelled domestic flights up to July 22, 2018 as it continues mandatory inspections of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on its 787 fleet. It mentions additional mandatory inspections that were announced by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) on June 14, 2018 that involve twice as many engines to be inspected.

The article reports on the move of aircraft manufacturer Boeing to submit the test results and data of the proposed 787 battery system to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Civil Aviation Bureau (CAB) in Japan. Topics include the statement of Shigeru Takano of CAB on the uncertainty of time needed for the authorities to make a decision, the issuance of the service bulletin by Boeing to its operators, and an emergency airworthiness directive issued by the FAA.

Highlights the involvement of Hawaii-based firm Group 70 International in the management of the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau's global satellite-monitoring station in the state. Background of Group 70's business operations in architecture design; Overview of the management of the world's air traffic; Terms of the agreement according to Principal George Atta.

New carrier will start operations in spring 2016. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the Japanese government's concentrated effort to boost business aviation in the country. It presents the views of Masaaki Kai, senior director general for the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), on the same. It informs that the government has now opened access to charter operations, which was earlier limited to single point-to-point operations.

The article reports that a promise make a deregulation effort to encourage foreign and domestic low cost carriers and increase slots at both Narita and Haneda has been made by Japan's Civic Aviation Bureau. It is noted that plans to offer airport management concession to private companies are being made by Japan. It is stated that the reduction of the aircraft fuel tax to JPY18,000/ kilolitre for standard routes from its present JPY26,000/kilolitre rate is also being planned by Japan.

The article reports that budget carrier AirAsia Bhd has received its Air Operators Certificate from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for the launch of AirAsia Japan.

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) award for the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered Boeing 787, has been validated by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.

The article reports that Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will join the partnership South Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emission (Aspire) in 2009. Aspires says that JCAB will join Aspire in October, while Singapore's CAA is likely to become a member in February 2010. It adds that the Aspire's growth is one of the stated goals in its strategic plan.

The article reports on the request of the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau for aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to improve the reliability of Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. Japanese operators have already made some improvements to the Q400,in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer's service bulletins. Several problems of the aircraft are concerning with the difficulties with the flight control system and landing gear.

Reports on the measures being taken by Japan Airlines (JAL) to boost internal safety procedures following a series of operational incidents that led to a public reprimand from the Japanese government in March 2005. Members of the JAL Safety Measures Committee; Use of a computer system for aircraft parts monitoring; Warning issued by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau to JAL.

Reports on the decision of Japan's All Nippon Airways to postpone the selection of a regional jet due to a restriction on operations at Nagoya's Komaki airport. Expected order of Bombardier CRJ100 or Embraer 170s from the carrier; Restriction imposed by Japan Civil Aviation Bureau on the airport.

Presents updates on the airline industry as of June 11, 2002. Approval given by Israel to the first airborne casino; Details on the certification received by Bombardier from the Japanese civil aviation authorities.

Reports on the decision of Bombardier Inc. to deliver its first Special Mission Global Express aircraft to Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau.

Focuses on the approval of Bombardier's Canadair Regional Jet 200 series certification by the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan.