< 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 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 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 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 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 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 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