< 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 New York’s LaGuardia Airport Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project By Tetsuhiro Hagiwara LaGuardia Airport PPP is set against the backdrop of the world’s largest city for business, New York City. It is no overstatement to say that this is one of the world’s foremost PPP projects in anticipation of the ever-increasing demand for air travel. 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

< Back Surface Transportation Survey of Smart City Trends in the West: Transit-oriented Development and Mobility-as-a-Service Part 2: Case Study 1- Stockholm, Sweden By Akito Okabe This second report in a series on emerging Smart City trends in the West highlights the Hammarby Sjöstad district in Stockholm, Sweden as a case study for exemplary TOD. Read about how their TOD projects have attracted MaaS and helped achieve their environmental goals in urban development. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Regulation Trends for Unmanned Aircraft and a Summary Report of the 2020 FAA UAS Symposium (Part 1) By Yoshihiro Fujimaki As the demand and usage of unmanned aircraft expand for both casual and professional usage, the FAA continues to evolve regulations to match real-world operations. Meanwhile, businesses and governments look to the future on how to further innovate this contemporary field. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Trends in International Travel Part 1: Changing Patterns of International Aviation 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 Surface Transportation Mobility on Demand Trends in the United States ~A Case Study of Washington, D.C., Part 2~ By Daisuke Miyamoto Private and public transportation in the greater Washington D.C. area are collaborating in efforts to replace suburban bus routes, support late-night commuters, and implement on-demand transportation for those who may not have access to vehicles of their own. With this capitol metropolis covering three jurisdictions, cooperation is key for aims to be achieved. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Regulations for the Records Database of Airline Pilots By Yoshihiro Fujimaki In June 2021, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published regulations for the record database of airline pilots. This report describes the conventional regulations regarding the confirmation of a pilot's record, and the subsequent aviation accidents which set the background for the introduction of new regulations. Downlod the Report

< Back Tourism & More Travel Trends of International Tourism in the First Half of 2020 According to the UNWTO’s World Tourism Barometer By Daisuke Takagi The first half of 2020 was some of the most difficult times seen in the travel industry, dwarfing the 2009 financial crisis in loss of revenue. With the entire world affected, looking at the nuance between regions of the world may add some clarity to how the course of the coronavirus has impacted tourism and travel on a global scale. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation Mobility on Demand Trends in the United States ~A Case Study of Washington, D.C., Part 3~ By Daisuke Miyamoto Coordinating between three municipalities and private/public transportation organizations poses a challenge, but the greater Washington, D.C. area is making strides in allowing for data sharing, open access, and cooperation between urban transport and city planning. Downlod the Report