< 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 Surface Transportation Mobility on Demand Trends in the United States ~A Case Study of New York, Part 1~ By Daisuke Miyamoto When looking at Mobility on Demand in the United States, what better place to start than New York City? This largest market for MOD in the U.S. has had it's fair share of interest by train operators, bike share companies, smartphone app designers and more, as public transportation users look for more convenient and practical ways to make their commute. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation 2019 EASA-FAA International Safety Conference By Shinichi Yamada Deputy and JCAB Representative, Shinichi Yamada, reviews the mission of and findings from the 2019 EASA-FAA International Safety Conference. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation Mobility on Demand Trends in the United States ~A Case Study of Washington, D.C., Part 1~ By Daisuke Miyamoto The home of JITTI U.S.A, Washington D.C. has had some encouraging progression in the efforts for Mobility on Demand, with mobile app developers, rail operators, car/bikesharing companies, etc. playing their part. Click to read more about the capital city’s unique circumstances and partnerships to achieve more accessible and convenient travel. Downlod the Report

< Back Tourism & More Vaccine Passport Trends By Tetsuhiro Nakagawa & Daisuke Takagi As vaccination rates increase in the United States and globally, discussion regarding introducing vaccine passports has taken full swing. With sensitivity towards worries over discrimination and other controversies, governments, private companies, and others have begun taking aim at what a vaccine passport might look like, and have made some progress in making them more wide-spread. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Publication of Traffic Management Regulations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Europe By Yoshihiro Fujimaki In April 2021, after much discussion and consideration, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's proposal of unmanned aircraft regulations was finally adopted. In this report, JITTI USA Senior Fellow, Yoshihiro Fujimaki, fully describes the details of these regulations. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Trends in International Travel Part 2: Foreign Policy 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

< Back Maritime Transportation November 2023 A Study on International Politics Surrounding the Arctic Sea Routes By Daisuke Komatsu This report aims to provide an overview of the current state and evolution of the Arctic Circle, focusing on the significance of the Arctic Sea Route and its associated economic and environmental impacts, as well as the geopolitical shifts. Specifically, it will concentrate on the international political dynamics post-Ukraine invasion and the emerging geopolitical framework surrounding the Arctic Sea Route, offering insights into the implications for Arctic governance and sustainability. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation The Impact of the Spread of COVID-19 on Airports across the World By Daisuke Takagi The emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus has greatly affected airports globally. Aviation Analyst, Daisuke Takagi, presents the changes that the disease has caused on airport operations, and the varied responses by airports and the countries they are located in. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation A Report on Trends of Mobility on Demand in the United States (Part 1) By Daisuke Miyamoto While the concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has been touted in Europe for the last few years, the Department of Transportation's Mobility on Demand (MOD) is gaining traction in the United States. Read more on trends of MOD as more user-friendly and comprehensive services are expected out of public transportation networks. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Summary Report of the 2020 FAA UAS Symposium (Part 2) and Pilot Program of Unmanned Aircraft By Yoshihiro Fujimaki Unmanned aircraft are being seen as a viable and forward-thinking option for more and more jurisdictions searching for solutions to their individual issues, from ways to gather data to make agricultural decisions to delivering medical supplies during the pandemic. In this report, Mr. Fujimaki introduces pilot programs for unmanned aircraft at both the local level and those introduced at the second part of the 2020 FAA UAS Symposium. Downlod the Report