Japan’s Aviation Outlook in an Age of Uncertainty —— the 3rd Aviation Week Network Japan Industry Briefing
Commercial & Air Transport Focus with Special Spotlight on “The Trump 2.0 Impact”
Aviation faces renewed turbulence as geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and uneven economic recovery replace pandemic-era challenges. The U.S.’s new 10% baseline tariff on foreign goods strains a fragile post-COVID supply chain, driving up costs, delaying deliveries, and forcing OEMs into rapid adaptation.
According to CAPA, Japan’s domestic air travel surged 12.6% year-on-year in January 2025, fueled by resilient demand. Internationally, the story diverges: currency fluctuations and regional interest propel inbound traffic, while outbound travel lags below pre-pandemic levels, according to JAL VP international route strategy Motohisa Abe, speaking at Routes Asia 2025.
In navigating these complexities, join us in Tokyo on 30 July for a timely gathering to exchange critical insights with industry peers, shape Japan’s aviation agenda, and fortify your strategy amid an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.