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2021 Tokyo Olympics travel guide for business aviation
After being postponed in 2020, the Tokyo Summer Games and Paralympics are now scheduled for July 23 - Aug. 8, ...Japan Ops Update – New mandatory luggage inspections and expansion of domestic ops permit
Early in 2020, Japan announced increased security inspections of luggage of arrival/departing private jet passengers as well as an expansion ...Ops Update: Upcoming Japan Emperor’s Enthronement in Tokyo – Restrictions announced
On October 22, 2019, Japan will hold an Emperor's Enthronement ceremony for its new Emperor, Naruhito. The event is expected ...Business Aviation Trip Planning: Tokyo International Conference on African Development
The 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) takes place August 28-30, 2019 in Yokohama, west of Tokyo. More than just ...Business aviation destination guide: Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a safe, modern city well-equipped to provide first-rate services for business aviation. With proper pre-planning, operators can expect ...Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC
Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware a recently published Aeronautical Information Circular on Falling Objects. The full ...Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New tourist tax
Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware of a recently implemented Japan International Tourist Tax. The full details ...Operating to Japan – Part 3: Ground Handling, Security & Local Services
Ground handling services in Japan are known for their reliability, quality and high level of customer care. Still, we recommend ...Operating to Japan – Part 2: Permits, Slots & CIQ
For most private non-revenue operations to Japan there's no requirement for either overflight or landing permits. However, obtaining preferred airport ...Operating to Japan – Part 1: Airports & Parking
Japan is, and always has been, a popular tech and destination stop location for general aviation (GA). While GA access, ...Traveling to the 2017 Formula One Grand Prix in Japan
This year’s Formula One Japanese Grand Prix takes place October 6-8 at the Suzuka International Race Course. October 6 is ...BizAv Trip Planning: G7 Japan Summit 2016 – Part 2: Operating Considerations
In addition to what was covered in our last article, business aircraft operators flying into Japan during the G7 Summit ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Local Area, Ground Transport & Hotels
General aviation (GA) trips to Japan are something to look forward to regardless of the time of year. However, depending ...BizAv Trip Planning: G7 Japan Summit 2016 – Part 1: Airport Options
This year’s G7 Summit takes place May 26-27 at the Shima Kanko Hotel on Kashiko Island in Japan. In addition ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Flight Planning & Weather
Flight planning for business aircraft operations in Japan is, for the most part, straight-forward. But, there are particular processes that ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Landing and Overflight Permit Requirements
Landing permits and aircraft parking approvals in Japan differ somewhat from other parts of the world, and they vary depending ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Slots Requirements
While slots for popular airports in Japan are much easier to obtain today than 10-15 years ago, there are still ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Understanding Costs & Fees
While handling costs and airport fees in Japan are higher compared to many other destinations, services are reliable, predictable, and ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: CIQ
Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance options have improved over recent years in Japan with the expansion of general aviation ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Additional Services & Security
Continuing from our last article on airport operations, in this article we’ll discuss additional ground services and airport procedures which ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Airport Operations
Japan is a much easier and business aviation friendly operating environment today than in the past with quality of service ...Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Ground Handling
For business aircraft operations to Japan, full services and ground handling are readily available throughout the country. Still, there are ...
