Awarded the MOE Ministerial Prize for Global Warming Preventions 2015 The first award-winning as airport- In December, the global warming prevention awareness month, Ministry of the Environment has awarded the Ministerial Awards to persons or organizations who made remarkable achievements in the fight against global warming since 1988 in an effort to promote the measures against global warming. We are happy to announce that the Smart Island Plan, KIX s environment project, is awarded the MOE Ministerial Prize for Global Warming Preventions (Implementation and Diffusion Category), which is the first award-winning as airport. This honor was led by the recommendation of the Governor of Osaka who recognized our innovative approaches to the clean energy such as the hydrogen grid project which is the first introduction among Asian airports in addition to our conventional environmental efforts. will make continued efforts for the Smart Island Plan together with all airport business partners to become an advanced and environmentally-friendly airport. Award : MOE Ministerial Prize for Global Warming Preventions 2015 Category: Implementation and Diffusion Category *This category is intended for achievements of continuous efforts concerning the implementation or diffusion of global warming protection such as lifestyle serving for global warming prevention, an effective energy saving at the regional level, or tree planting (including activities that have short history but produce sustainable development.) Awarded Activity: Smart Island Plan for the environmentally advanced airport With the concept of creating pollution-free airports that coexist and prosper with the local region, we have worked on the Smart Island Plan to become an environmentally advanced airport through considering resource recycling or biodiversity. We have focused on the reduction of CO 2 emission through the application of hydrogen, solar power, and wind energy from 2013, and introduced a new mega solar in 2015. We are now developing a hydrogen model such as a commercial hydrogen station through the fuel-cell forklift demonstration project. Dec. 2 (Wed), 2015 IINO HALL & CONFERENCE CENTER
Awarded Activity KIX Smart Island Plan the world-class environmentally advanced airport For creating pollution-free airports that coexist and prosper with the local region, KIX has introduced green innovation as our environmental policy and worked on various environmental activities. 1.Environmentally-friendly airport 2. Resource recycling, biodiversity Reduced CO 2 emission of approx. 3 million tons through energy saving and GPU (Ground Power Unit) application. Solar power generation provides approx. 9% of annual power consumption. *GPU can reduce fuel consumption than APU. Treat living drainage and general waste at the cleaning facilities by stricter standards than laws and recycle them (e.g. 60% of treat water). Developed seagrass bed along the coast to improve the sea environment. 3. Coexist with the local region 4. KIX hydrogen grid Organize local environmental study programs, green developments, and sport activities. Hydrogen grid project is promoting a trial use of the fuel-cell forklift to build a hydrogen model such as commercial hydrogen station. KIX Environmental Report 2015, NKIAC Environemntal Report 2015 KIX releases the environmental report that summarizes all environmental actiities at KIX and ITM. NKIAC also release the environmental report every year. http://www.nkiac.co.jp/env/kix/eco/report/index.html
Shenzhen Airlines announces new services for Nantong route We are pleased to announce that as from December 10 (Thu.), 2015, Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) will launch new services between KIX and Nantong. The Shenzhen Airlines now operates a total of 18 flights a week from KIX to 5 major cities in China (Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Wuxi, Beijing, Nantong). With this service, Nantong joins as a new service city for KIX, which is an exclusive flight service from Japan to Nantong. Start Date December 10 (Thu), 2015 Flight Schedules Route Flight No. Schedule ZH9054 KIX (17:00) Nantong (18:10) KIX-Nantong ZH9053 Nantong (13:00) KIX (16:00) * Note: Subject to the approval by the concerned countries authorities. Flight schedules are subject to change. Operated on Thu, Sun Aircraft Specifications Model: Airbus A320 Seats: Total: 158 (Business Class: 8, Economy Class: 150) Nantong: 2 flights per week KIX (Image courtesy of Shenzhen Airlines)
Awarded the MIC Ministerial Prize for the Self-Defense Disaster Protection Skills in two consecutive years Kansai International Airport (KIX) has developed a self-defense disaster protection organization that has all required equipment such as the fire vehicles in case for disasters at the aircraft refueling facility. As in 2014, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications organized the Skills Competition for the Self-Defense Disaster Protection at the Petroleum Complex to encourage the reinforcement of the disaster protection system through improving the self-defense disaster protection skills and organizational motivation. Both the competition s preliminary and final rounds were held around Nov 5th, Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day, where 35 self-defense or joint disaster prevention organizations from around the country gave performance with the large chemical high water truck or the foam liquid vehicle. We are happy to announce that KIX Self-Defense Disaster Protection Organization for the Aircraft Refueling Facility was awarded the MIC Ministerial Prize in two consecutive years for the advanced skills that were developed through daily exercises. We will make all continuous efforts to enhance the disaster protection system at the aircraft refueling facility with putting safety and security as our first priority. Contest Overview Organizer: The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Entry Qualifications: Disaster protection organizations who understand the purposes of the contest and is nominated by their headquarter Award Criteria: Top 5 organizations that present excellence in required skills Award ceremony: December 7 (Mon.), 2015 at the MIC Central Joint Government Office Website: http://www.fdma.go.jp/neuter/topics/houdou/h27/11/271130_houdou_1.pdf Award Ceremony (awarded by the Director of the Agency) Contest at KIX
Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Prevention at the New Kansai International Airport and the Osaka International Airport (NKIAC) has examined the preventions for Nankai Trough earthquake and the following tsunami disaster that has a high possibility of occurrence with taking account of the disaster prevention plan prepared by the Central Disaster Prevention Council and the local governments. As the hardware side, in 2013, NKIA started the construction of the flood barrier along the west revetment on the 1 st phase island of Kansai International Airport, and those for the Terminal Area and the International Cargo Area were already completed. On the software front, based on the results of the Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Prevention Drills on November 5, NKIA established the Earthquake and Tsunami BCP that aims for the protection of human lives including customers and airport staff, the early restoration of airport functions, and the securing of airport functions as a disaster prevention facility. NKIA will also prepare the BCP Summary and the Evacuation Map, and spread them through posting on the website and distributing to the airport business partners so that they will be able to take an appropriate action in case of disaster. The NKIAC Group is committed to make a concerted effort with all concerned institutions and party to ensure the safe and secure environment for the New Kansai International Airport and the Osaka International Airport.
OK Airways announces new services for Tianjin route We are pleased to announce that as from December 29 (Tue.), 2015, OK Airways (BK) will launch new services between KIX and Tianjin, 2 flights a week. The OK Airways is a full service carrier established in China, 2005, offering the flight network from Tianjin. With this service, it becomes more convenient to travel from KIX to China. Start Date December 29 (Tue.), 2015 Flight Schedules Route Flight No. Schedule Operated on BK3026 KIX (17:00) Tianjin (19:00) KIX-Tianjin Tue/Fri BK3025 Tianjin (12:00) KIX (16:00) * Note: Subject to the approval by the concerned countries authorities. Flight schedules are subject to change. Aircraft Specifications Model: Boeing B737-800 Seats: Economy Class: 180 (Photo courtesy of OK Airways)
Sichuan Airlines announces new services for Chengdu route We are pleased to announce that as from January 19 (Tue.), 2016, Sichuan Airlines (3U) will launch new services between KIX and Chengdu, 3 flights a week. The Sichuan Airlines is a full service carrier established in China, 1986, offering the flight network from Chengdu. With this new service, it becomes more convenient to travel from KIX to China. Start Date January 19 (Tue.), 2016 Flight Schedules Route Flight No. Schedule Operated on KIX-Chengdu 3U8088 KIX (20:25) Chengdu (00:15+1) 3U8087 Chengdu (13:45) KIX (18:55) * Note: Subject to the approval by the concerned countries authorities. Flight schedules are subject to change. Tue/Thu/Sat Aircraft Specifications Model: Airbus A330-300 Seats: Total: 298 (Business Class: 36, Economy Class: 262) (Photo courtesy of Sichuan Airlines)
Jeju Air increases the number of flights to Seoul December 31, 2015 We are pleased to announce that as from December 11 (Fri.), 2015, Jeju Air (7C) increased the number of flights from between KIX-Incheon, and KIX-Gimpo, 7 flights a week each. The Jeju Air is a low cost carrier established in South Korea, 2005, and started the flight service with KIX from March, 2009. The Jeju Air now operates 42 flights a week from KIX to Seoul (Incheon, Gimpo) and Busan. Start Date December 11 (Fri.), 2015 Flight Schedules Route Flight No. Schedule Operated on 7C1302 Incheon (9:10) KIX (11:00) KIX-Incheon 7C1301 KIX (11:50) Incheon (13:50) 7C1306 Incheon (16:55) KIX (18:50) 7C1305 KIX (19:40) Incheon (21:40) 7C1382 Gimpo (8:20) KIX (10:00) Daily KIX-Gimpo 7C1381 KIX (11:00) Gimpo (12:55) 7C1384 Gimpo (14:00) KIX (15:40) 7C1383 KIX (16:30) Gimpo (18:25) Daily * : New flights. * Note: Subject to the approval by the concerned countries authorities. Flight schedules are subject to change. Aircraft Specifications Model: Boeing B737-800 Seats: Economy Class: 189 (Photo courtesy of Jeju Air)
The Conclusion of the Merger Agreement with OAT December 31, 2015 On December 15, 2015, (NKIAC) concluded a merger agreement with Osaka International Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. (OAT) for the concession planned on April 1, 2016, to integrate the airport operation including the terminal business at the Osaka International Airport. The airport operation for Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport will be conducted under a new system by transferring the management right to Kansai Airport Co., Ltd. Overview of the merger agreement Merger Method NKIAC: merging company, OAT: merged company Effective Date April 1, 2016 (Information) Company Name: Osaka International Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. Founded: July 15, 1966 CEO: Hitoshi Okamoto Capital: Address: Main business: 1.2 billion yen (HQ) 1-1 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka (Higashi Hankyu Bldg.) (Office) 3-555, Hotarugaike Nishi, Toyonaka, Osaka (Osaka International Airport Terminal Bldg.) Real-estate rental/operation and management of the Passenger Terminal Building and Cargo Terminal Building at the Osaka International Airport Merchandising/Foods and goods sales at the Terminal Building and its supporting business/operation and management for the business lounge and rooftop shops
China Eastern Airlines announces new services for Hangzhou route December 31, 2015 We are pleased to announce that as from January 8 (Fri.), 2016, China Eastern Airlines (MU) will launch new services between KIX and Hangzhou. The China Eastern Airlines now operates a total of 57 flights a week from KIX to 14 major cities in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Yantai, Nanjing, Wenzhou, Ningbo, Kunming, Zhengzhou, Xi an, Chengdu, Changsha, Yanji, Hangzhou) Start Date January 8 (Fri.), 2016 Flight Schedules Route Flight No. Schedule Operated on KIX-Hangzhou MU2052 KIX (13:50) Hangzhou (16:00) MU2051 Hangzhou (9:35) KIX (12:50) * Note: Subject to the approval by the concerned countries authorities. Flight schedules are subject to change. Aircraft Specifications Model: Airbus A320 Seats: Total: 156 (Business Class: 8, Economy Class: 148) Mon/Fri KIX Hangzhou: 2 flights per week KIX-China network operated by China Eastern Airlines *The red line shows the newly announced route.
KIX Exceeded 10 Billion Yen in the Annual Food Export Figures for the First Time since its Opening Achieved the 2014 annual export figure in September We are happy to announce that the statistics released by Osaka Customs, Kansai Airport Customs Branch shows that KIX exceeded 10 billion yen in the annual food export figure for the first time since its opening as of November 2015. In recent years, the international aerial transport for high value-added products such as foods has showed a sharp increase in value terms, and it is expected to keep a steady growth in the future. We have worked on the promotion of the Japanese food export at KIX in collaboration with both the local government and the business community, and we are committed to make all efforts to expand the aerial transport network to spread the safe and tasty Japanese foods to the world. Changes of the KIX s annual food export figures (hundred million yen) Up to Nov Export
KIX s major food export partner countries (Jan-Oct 2015, in value terms) Others Germany Malaysia Singapore Hong Kong China Thailand Taiwan USA *Surveyed by New Kansai International Airport Company, Ltd. Source: Trade Statistics (Ministry of Finance) and the preliminary data from Kansai Airport Customs Branch Major events on food exports in 2015 (Organized) The 5 th ALL Kansai Food Export Seminar (May) The Food Export Marketing & Branding Seminars (May-Nov, 10 times) (Participated) The Food and Products Fair at the Kuara Lumpur ISETAN KLCC store (Sep) The Kansai Food Fair at the exclusive Japanese restaurant in Malaysia (Sep-Dec) (Plan) Food Products Show at ISETAN Singapore Scotts store and the Juron East store (Jan 2016) BtoB Business Session in Singapore (Jan 2016) Other events are in the planning phase. (Facility Development) The large food export shed in the KIX (August) * Developed and managed by Kohku Shuhai Service Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Airlines increases the number of flights for the Wuxi route and the Shenzhen route We are pleased to announce that as from January 4 (Mon), 2016, Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) increases the number of flights for the KIX-Wuxi route from two to five a week, and as from February 2 (Tue), 2016, for the KIX-Shenzhen route from four to seven a week. The Shenzhen Airlines now operates 24 flights a week from KIX to 5 major cities (Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Wuxi, Beijing, Nantong). Start Date KIX-Wuxi: January 4 (Mon), 2016 KIX-Shenzhen: February 2 (Tue), 2016 Flight Schedules January 4 (Mon), 2016 : New flights Route Flight No. Schedule Operated on KIX-Wuxi February 2 (Tue), 2016 ZH9082 KIX (12:55) Wuxi (14:15) ZH9081 Wuxi (08:50) KIX (11:55) Mon,Tue,Wed, Thu, Sat Route Flight No. Schedule Operated on ZH9064 KIX (15:00) Shenzhen (18:20) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, KIX-Shenzhen ZH9063 Shenzhen (09:25) KIX (14:00) Sat, Sun * Note: Subject to the approval by the concerned countries authorities. Flight schedules are subject to change. Aircraft Specifications Model Boeing B737-800 Seats 160 (Business Class: 8, Economy Class: 152) KIX Wuxi: 5 flights per week Shenzhen: 10 flights per week (Photo courtesy of Shenzhen Airlines)