Japan joined the Chicago Convention on October 8, 1953, and has been chosen as a member (in the second

category after 1956, and in the first category after 1965) at every election since 1956. Thus it has always
played an important part in management of the organization. In addition, Japan also takes part in the
subordinate organizations of the Council, including the Air Navigation Commission, and, as one of the most
important

countries for
air transport,
makes a
considerable
contribution
to the
development
of
international
civil
aviation
through the
presentation
of its views
and its
active
participation
in ICAO.
Moreover,
Japan
contributes
substantially
to the
funding of
the ICAO.
Its share in
2013
accounts for
9.08% of the
budget,
amounting
to about
8,060,000
CAD. This
figure is
second to
the US, and
Japan has
held this
position
continuously
since 1987.



brief statement on behalf of the Japanese government before this ICAO Assembly.
deepest appreciation for the President of the Council, Mr. Kobeh, for his excellent leadership, and my
sincere respect to the Secretary General, Mr. Benjamin,
staff in the Secretariat
host country, Canada
I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm Japans commitment to and full support for
ICAOs vision and activities toward the sustainable growth of the global civil aviation system by way of
developing policies and standards in fields such as safety, air navigation capacity and efficiency, security
and facilitation, economic development of air transport, and environmental protection.
Among all these important issues, I would like to highlight several points on which Japan has
put its highest priorities.

















CONTRIBUTION



1. Airport technical cooperation

Airports are important infrastructures and indispensable to the promotion of industries and the development of
tourism in developing countries.

Japan provides developing countries with ODA (Official Development Assistance) as a part of its
contribution to the international society. Among these activities, JICA (Japan International
Cooperation Administration) and the Civil Aviation Bureau jointly promote technical cooperation
and grant aid.

The Bureau is actively involved in development studies and human resource development in the
airport sector of developing countries.


In addition, Japan provides loan aid as another form of ODA. Long-term and low-interest loans are
provided to developing countries for the construction and improvement of important airport facilities.


2. Japanese Companies participating in the Development programs of the advanced Airliners

Several Japanese companies are
actively joining in the development
programs of the advanced airliners, such
as Boeing 787 and Airbus A-380. The
Civil Aviation Bureau will cooperate with
the appropriate foreign civil aviation
authorities to ensure their safety.






3. International cooperation on measures against terrorism

Japan is actively participating in and financially supporting the improvement of aviation security in the world
through international coordination of security standards and capacity building efforts. These activities include
the participation in the ICAO's aviation security action plan, aviation security project between ASEAN and
Japan, holding seminars about aviation security, bilateral or multilateral coordination of aviation security
standards and counter-measures and offering assistance to such projects as the improvement of the security
equipment in the major airports in Indonesia and making the master plan for aviation security in the
Philippines.
















ACHIEVEMENT





1. Ensuring safe and efficient operation

Japan has seen changes in its own aviation industry in recent years. Several new carriers
have started service and two large carriers merged. Ensuring the safety of operations of
these new entities has become an important issue.


The Civil Aviation Bureau examines whether air
carriers are able to conduct their operations
safely whenever new air services are launched,
and inspects their facilities for the operations,
maintenance, and training. In addition, JCAB
confirms satisfactory conditions through regular
on-the-spot inspections.
Safety standards and rules for new operating
practices and procedures, such as RVSM, are
developed and implemented by introducing latest
technology and best practices.


2. Securing aviation safety
Viewed over the long term, aviation safety has improved in Japan.
The number of aircraft accidents in 2006 was the lowest in the past 50 years. Japanese air carriers have
not had a fatal accident since 1986. However, it is essential to further enhance aviation safety with the aim
of achieving a zero rate of accident occurrence so that people can continue to trust air transport as the
safest means of travel.
To this end, the Civil Aviation Bureau conducts the following activities 1) inspections of aircraft and
equipment, 2) checks of the operation and maintenance systems of the air carriers, 3) confirmation of the
competency of aviation personnel, such as pilots and mechanics, through examinations and other checks,
and 4) ramp inspections of foreign registered aircraft at airports in Japan.
In addition, Japan actively participates in the activities of the ICAO to develop international standards, and
ensures aviation safety by adopting the ICAO international standards and recommended practices into its
own laws and regulations.


Number of aircraft accidents in Japan




3. Competence certification for airmen (pilots, mechanics, etc.)

To prevent aircraft accidents, the operational skills of the pilots and the quality of maintenance by
mechanics are highly important. To enhance the safe operation of aircraft, the Bureau conducts written
examinations and practical examinations for airmen in order to issue competence certificates, in
accordance with the Annex 1 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. In addition, the Bureau
issues aviation medical certificates to pilots. Moreover, Japan has developed the Japanese language
Proficiency Certification System for pilots operating international flight from 2006. In the future, the
demand for civil aviation personnel will grow since the demand for air transport in Japan is expected to
steadily increase. Under these circumstances, it is important to properly certify their competence and
medical fitness on a continuing basis

Nunber of competence certificates issude in 2006




4. PERSONAL TRAINING
To ensure the sufficient supply of air transport service, it is necessary to provide sufficient pilots
to meet the demand.
The Civil Aviation College, an independent administrative institution, carries out the training of
pilots and most of its graduates work for the Japanese air carriers.
In addition, the Bureau approves training facilities to ensure that such facilities offer training of
good quality, which contributes to providing sufficient well-qualified pilots and mechanics. Those
who have completed training at the Civil Aviation College or other approved training facilities are
exempted from the practical examinations for competence certification.


Civil Aviation College
Location : Miyazaki, Sendai and
Obihiro
Trainees : 72 per year
Training period : 24 months
Fleet : RAYTHEON C-90A
RAYTHEON A-36










FUTURE PLANS


1. Development of an Environmentally Friendly Regional Jet and Small Aircraft Jet Engine



The Japanese government and several
companies are cooperating in the
development of a 70-90 seats jet
aircraft. Over 40 years have passed
since the development of the first
Japanese Transport Category aircraft,
the YS-11 in 1962. The new aircraft
will likely utilize several new
technologies. Thus the CAB will
conduct related research, certification
procedure, in order to evaluate
environmental and safety conformity
with applicable regulations.



In addition, the government and several companies are also
developing an advanced jet engine for this new 90 seat class
aircraft. This engine is expected to greatly improve aircraft fuel
efficiency and also improve environmental suitability by reducing
noise and emissions with new technologies. The Civil Aviation
Bureau will also perform its responsibility when necessary.










2. Implementation of new air navigation systems

The Multifunctional Transport Satellites (MTSAT), which covers the Asia Pacific region, have been
launched, and the operations start in addition to the provision of new communication service (AMSS) with
wide area augmentation system for GPS (MSAS). Thus strengthened
communications/navigation/surveillance functions will ensure safety, and reduce the separation minimum
in oceanic airspace to increase the capacity.
Flights along optimum routes and at an optimum altitude will be achieved mainly for Pacific airways
(international).
In addition to the operation of the air transport satellite system, the existing air navigation systems will
become more advanced, and various new generation air traffic control systems will be implemented,
including a new generation air traffic console system with control functions such as an arrival order in
terminals, and an SSR Mode-S system with data link communication functions.



MTSAT:
Multifunctional Transport Satellite
1. Communications function :
Direct communications between the controllers
and pilots using satellite data links
2. Navigation function :
Global navigation using satellites
3. Surveillance function :
Surveillance Monitoring based on position data
automatically transmitted by the aircraft