h2rB3076w4f

COUNTRY PROFILE: JAPAN
Business Jet Fleet — Size Category Breakdown
Very Light 6 (11%)
4+26+11+10+38+11+G
53
51+22+13+6+4+2+2+G
Corp. Airliner 2 (4%)
Organizations including the JBAA were founded on the principle of
‘popularizing the use of business aviation in Japan’. JBAA has made
great strides in its effort to advocate for the industry and corresponding
benefits.
TOURISM
Long Range 14 (26%) An increased interest in tourism generally brings a boost in general
aviation activity and operations. 2015 brought the highest number of
international visitors — 18 million — to Japan, according to the Japan
National Tourism Organization (JNTO). The number of luxury travelers
increased, as well, with a 35% increase from the previous year.
Large 6 (11%) The country is particularly sought after by wealthy Chinese travelers,
aged 18-36. The Chinese Luxury Traveler 2016 — a luxury travel report
Light 20 (38%)
Mid-Size 5 (10%)
released by Marriot International, in partnership with Hurun Research
Institute — listed Japan as the most “memorable destination for
Generation Y luxury travelers in 2015” and their “most visited destination
over Chinese New Year 2016”. Increased travel to Japan is attributed to
the country’s proximity to China, shopping and dining experiences, and
modern, sophisticated culture.
Business Jet Fleet — OEM Breakdown
Japan ranks ninth globally (out of 141 countries) and second in Asia
Pacific on the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index. The country’s
Airbus 1 (2%)
Boeing 1 (2%)
success within the Index is credited toward a number of factors
including culture and heritage, efficient ground and air transport, and
Dassault 2 (4%)
information and communications technology (ICT) readiness.
Hawker 3 (6%)
Bombardier 7 (13%)
Although the country is seemingly prepared to handle a continued influx
of visitors, future events in 2019 and 2020 provide Japan with additional
53
opportunities to showcase accessibility for tourists.
GOVERNMENT USE
Cessna 27 (51%)
As Japan positions itself to strengthen its military power, the country
Gulfstream 12 (22%)
becomes only the fourth nation to test fly its own stealth jet — joining the
US, Russia, and China. Although the jet — built with reduced invisibility to
infrared sensors and supersonic speed capability — is being considered
as the basis for a new fighter jet to replace the F-2, a decision will not be
made until the end of March 2019.
The issue is not only with cultural customs but with educating the
market on the significance of business aviation and its potential to
support the economy.
Helicopter Fleet — Mission Breakdown
While the use of a private aircraft is often seen as a luxury, it is important
to educate the market on the significance it can bring to an economy.
For corporations, an aircraft can be utilized as a business tool to operate
Flight Training 30 (4%) Multi-Mission 313 (41%)
efficiently and maximize productivity.
41+14+14+13+8+6+4+G
Private 45 (6%)
“Considering the number of multi-national companies in Japan, there
should be huge demand for business aircraft in Japan,” says Ueda.
SAR 63 (8%)
“Once the market realizes the benefit of business aviation and some
major Japanese corporations start buying business jets, then Japan
Law Enforcement
market could be a potentially huge market for business aviation.”
102 (13%)
According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
765
“Business aviation provides benefits for every party involved in the
value chain of air transport. Any entity in the value chain of the business
aviation industry, such as airports, major operators, business aircraft EMS 104 (14%)
manufacturers, business flight pilots, major service providers and
business aviation users, can benefit from growing business aviation
Corporate 108 (14%)
traffic and its wider effect on a region.”
THIRD QUARTER 2016 — ASIAN SKY QUARTERLY | 15