Japan Civil Aviation Bureau Makes Business Aviation Easier
Japan has been busy building dedicated business aviation passenger processing areas for customs and immigration, international terminal ramp parking.

Japan has won its bid for the 2020 Olympics, and Toshiaki Baba of the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) knows his country needs to be ready for an influx of business aircraft.


Along with projections for extending runway lengths at several airports, JCAB (Booth 1291) has been busy building dedicated business aviation passenger processing areas for customs and immigration, international terminal ramp parking that cuts taxi time by as much as 30 minutes and even, at smaller airports, FBOs, VIP lounges and executive hangar space.


Charter rules have loosened up, as well, easing the way for Japanese Part 135-type on-demand operators. The changes are beginning to have an effect.


Year-over-year Tokyo business aviation traffic is up 25 percent, and overall traffic in-country is up 10 percent.