Chapter 9 Aviation Supporting Increasing Flows Of People and Goods


Section 1 Promotion of Airport Development


    In efforts to meet the growing demand for air transportation, the Ministry of Trans-port has been stepping up the development of base airports as its top priority under the Seventh Seven-Year Airport Development Program. It is also developing other airports and aviation safety facilities (Figures 60, Figures 61 and Figures 62).


Section 2 Toward Further Improvement of Convenience for Users

    In order to further improve convenience for aviation users, the Ministry is embarking on various deregulation measures and creating rules for fair market competition.


Section 3 Expansion of Air Transportation Services

    While trying to expand international and domestic aviation networks, the Ministry is also considering measures to secure air services for remote islands. As for aviation safety regulations, the Ministry will take appropriate measures based on recommendations by the Council for Civil Aviation


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