< Back Maritime Transportation The Impact and Challenges on the Maritime Industry in the Wake of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine By Daisuke Komatsu The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which commenced on February 24, 2022, raised concerns about further serious implications for the already exhausted maritime industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report aims to provide an overview of the effects of the Ukraine invasion on the maritime industry, which have significantly impact global supply chains and negatively affect overall logistics efficiency, as well as looking for potential new opportunities. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Aviation Summit 2020 Report By Daisuke Takagi COVID-19 and the suspension of 737MAX aircraft were hot button topics at the 2020 Aviation Summit. In this report, Aviation Analyst, Daisuke Takagi, introduces the items discussed for these and other topics at this event. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation UAS BVLOS Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee Report: Part 1 By Yoshihiro Fujimaki In this first of two reports, JITTI Senior Research Fellow Yoshihiro Fujimaki summarizes proposed recoomendations outlined in the UAS BVLOS Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee Report. These include air & ground risk recommendations, flight rules recommendations, aircraft and systems recommendations. Downlod the Report

< Back Tourism & More President Biden's "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy" By Tetsuhiro Nakagawa On July 9th, President Biden announced his "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy" to bolster competition in industries where certain companies dominate the market. The executive order covers a wide range of industrial fields, including technology, health care, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation, and gives the government agencies in charge of each field some specific instructions for promoting competition. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation Plan for redistributing profits from development in the USA (value capture) By Daisuke Miyamoto Rail Analyst, Daisuke Miyamoto, delves into the differences of applications of value capture between Japan and the US, and the stances of various US voices on how it should be implemented. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation Mobility on Demand Trends in the United States ~A Case Study of New York, Part 2~ By Daisuke Miyamoto In part 2 of his report on MOD in New York City, Mr. Miyamoto reveals the various ways that MOD has been incorporated to service the most in need of public transportation, including the addition of paratransit options and autonomous vehicles. In addition, data sharing and urban public planning plays a part as well in making NY more user friendly to travelers and commuters. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Historical Background of the Delegation System for Aircraft Certification in the U.S. and its Status after Boeing 737 MAX Accidents By Yoshihiro Fujimaki Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft made headlines in 2018 and 2019 when back-to-back fatal accidents shocked the aviation community. In this report, Aviation Analyst Yoshihiro Fujimaki examines the delegation system for aircraft certification, which had recently changed prior to these accidents, and who some speculate may have played a part in these unfortunate events. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Assessment for Utilizing Upper Class E Airspace in the United States By Yoshihiro Fujimaki New technologies have made it possible to design and develop aircraft that can operate at altitudes never seen before. As demand increases, operation in Upper Class E airspace (defined as above 60,000 feet) is an opportunity for alternative traffic management approaches. Read how the FAA and NASA, along with those in the aviation industry, are making efforts to ensure safe and efficient operations at these great heights. Downlod the Report

< Back Tourism & More President Biden's "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy By Tetsuhiro Nakagawa On July 9th, President Biden announced his "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy" to bolster competition in industries where certain companies dominate the market. The executive order covers a wide range of industrial fields, including technology, health care, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation, and gives the government agencies in charge of each field some specific instructions for promoting competition. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Trends of Air Cargo Transportation in the U.S. By Daisuke Takagi As with other parts of the aviation industry, air cargo transportation has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus. However, repercussions have been felt differently across regions of the world, and the U.S. has even benefitted from trade with some countries. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Publication of the Boeing 737 MAX Proposed Airworthiness Directive and Recent Movements for Resuming Its Operation By Yoshihiro Fujimaki The FAA continues to respond to the Boeing 737 MAX accidents that occurred in 2018 and 2019, and their proposed airworthiness directives published in August are one of their latest actions. Read more about what these directives say, and how they affect Boeing. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Trends in International Travel Part 4: Conclusion By Paul Lewis Eno conducted an analysis of the international market for air travel for JITTI USA. This multi-part series details some of the most interesting facts and findings, and is instructive for thinking about how international air service has evolved over the past few decades. Downlod the Report