Technical Assistance of New Kansai International Airport Engineering for Aircraft Refueling Facilities at Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam New Kansai International Airport Engineering Co., Ltd. (NKE), one of the New Kansai International Airport (NKIAC) group companies, has been providing technical assistance for two years since fiscal 2013 in the operation and maintenance planning support project (with aircraft refueling technology) for Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam commissioned by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). With a series of technical assistance, the construction of a new terminal including refueling facilities was completed, and a completion ceremony was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sunday, January 4, 2015. NKIAC has been making various efforts including strategic alliances with overseas airports toward business value improvements. Following the consultant business for the overseas airport commissioned to the group company this time, NKIAC will continue working on overseas projects proactively. For details, please confirm NKE s presentation material.
Technical Assistance in Operation and Maintenance of Aircraft Refueling Facilities at Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam s first hydrant-type refueling facilities came into operation under NKE s technical assistance New Kansai International Airport Engineering Co., Ltd. (NKE) provided technical assistance for two years in the operation and maintenance of the refueling facilities of Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam commissioned by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Recently, the refueling facilities of Vietnam s first hydrant-type came into operation along with the Terminal 2 building of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam. A completion ceremony for the facilities was held in January 4, and Kiyoshi Hoji, Senior Managing Director of NKE, as well as Japanese government officials headed by Mr. Akihiro Ota, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and officials of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) attended the ceremony. NKE s technical assistance up to now has been outlined as follows: Description 1. Track records of technical assistance (1) FY2013 operation and maintenance training for airport refueling facilities in Vietnam Contract period: April 30 to June 21, 2013 (2) Operation and maintenance planning support project for Noi Bai International Airport (aircraft refueling technology) Contract period: August 21, 2013 to March 31, 2014 (3) FY2014 operation and maintenance training (2nd time) for airport refueling facilities in Vietnam Contract period: May 7 to June 27, 2014 (4) Operation and maintenance planning support project for Noi Bai International Airport (operational techniques for aircraft refueling facilities) [Paid technical assistance] Contract period: September 12, 2014 to March 23, 2015
2. Outline of technical assistance Technical guidance on operation and safety management Technical guidance on supervisory control system Technical guidance on fuel quality and quantity management Technical guidance on mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance Technical guidance on wing services (aircraft refueling work) Technical guidance on inspections of International Air Transport Association (IATA) 3. Reference photos Aircraft refueling facilities of Noi Bai International Airport Field technical assistance Refueling of first morning flight Completion ceremony * Hydrant-type refueling is a method for refueling through a vehicle called servicer to an aircraft standing by, to which fuel supply is pumped up right below the aircraft from an oil storage tank through underground piping. This method makes it possible to refuel a large amount of aviation fuel to the aircraft quickly and safely without using refueling tankers.
China Eastern Airlines will start new service between KIX and Wenzhou China Eastern Airline (MU) will launch new service between KIX and Wenzhou from February 21 (Sat.), 2015. Wenzhou City with a population of about 7.4 million is located in the southern Zhejiang, China, as its economic and cultural center and blessed with scenic beauty. By expanding the service, the China Eastern Airlines group is to operate 56 flights a week in total from KIX to 10 major cities in China: Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Yantai, Nanjing, Wenzhou, Xi an, Chengdu, Kunming, and Zhengzhou. Wenzhou is destined for the first time from KIX, which will expand the airline s network furthermore. Commencement date of operation February 21 (Sat.), 2015 Flight schedule MU5020 From KIX 19:25 To Wenzhou 21:40 (Mon., Thu., Sat.) MU5019 From Wenzhou 14:45 To KIX 18:25 (Mon., Thu., Sat.) *The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. Specification of aircraft Model: Boeing B737-800 Seats: 161 total (Business Class: 8, Economy Class: 153) Beijing: 7 flights/week Yantai: 3 flights/week Xi an (via Tsingtao): 7 flights/week Qingdao: 7 flights/week Zhengzhou (via Shanghai): 7 flights/week Nanjing : 4 flights/week Shanghai: 35 flights/week KIX Chengdu (via Nanjing): 4 flights/week Wenzhou: 3 flights/week Kunming (via Shanghai): 7 flights/week The China Eastern Airline group s network connecting KIX and China *Red characters show new routes.
Air Macau will start daily service with Airbus A320 between KIX and Macau Air Macau (NX), currently operating Airbus A319 four flights a week between KIX and Macau, will add three flights a week with larger Airbus A320 from March 29 (), 2015. Established in 1994, the airlines started flying from KIX in July 2007, and is the only airline connecting between KIX and Macau. The daily service with a larger aircraft and greater frequency will be more convenient for both customers and freights. Commencement date of new operation March 29 (), 2015 Operation schedule ( mark shows additional days of the week from March 29) Flight No. Schedule Days of operation NX855 NX856 From KIX (16:30) To Macau (19:45) From Macau (10:30) To KIX (15:30) (Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., ) (Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., ) Specifications of aircraft Model: Airbus A320 Seats: 144 total (Business Class: 12, Economy Class: 132) 152 total (Business Class: 20, Economy Class: 132) *The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. Photo courtesy of Air Macau
Overseas Shipments of Kyoto Beef Miyabi from KIX Brand Kyoto beef representing Kansai to be exported abroad for the first time Brand Kyoto beef representing the Kansai area will be exported abroad from KIX for the first time on Monday, February 2, 2015. The first shipment of approximately 500 kg of Kyoto beef under the brand name of Miyabi will be destined to Singapore on a flight (Singapore Airlines SQ615) from KIX. In the future, there will be an expansion of export destinations worldwide in order to deliver the real Kyoto taste to dinner tables worldwide from KIX. KIX has been promoting Japanese food exports in conjunction with local governments and the business community. KIX will continue contributing to an expansion of food export business while making efforts toward an expansion of the air transport network in order to deliver safe and delicious Japanese food to dinner tables worldwide. Departing ceremony: From 1:50 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2015 Location: Restaurant & Bar JET STREAM in the Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Organizers: Kyoto Beef Export Preparatory Committee and New Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Osaka Headquarters of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Ginkakuji Onishi, Kyoto Tamba Ranch, and Singapore Airlines Cargo [Attendees (expected)] Kyoto Prefecture Vice-Governor Akimasa Yamashita Kinki Agricultural Administration Bureau, Director Norihito Sone Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Osaka Headquarters, Japan External Trade Deputy Director Naoko Hojo Organization Ginkakuji Onishi Co., Ltd. CEO Raizo Onishi Kyoto Tamba Ranch CEO Kazumi Hirai Singapore Airlines Cargo General Manager Wilfred Lim Japan Chairman and CEO Shinichi Fukushima Listed in random order
Eva Airways has increased the number of flights to Taipei and launched new service to Kaohsiung from February Eva Airways (BR) has increased the number of flights between KIX and Taipei from February 1 (), 2015, and started new service between KIX and Kaohsiung from February 5 (Thu.), 2015. With these services, flight time to Taipei can be selected among morning, afternoon and evening, and traveling to Taipei and Kaohsiung becomes more convenient. Commencement date of operation February 1 (), 2015: Additional 2 flights/week to Taipei *BR flies to Taipei total 16 flights a week. February 5 (Thu.), 2015: Additional 7 flights/week to Kaohsiung Operation schedule Please confirm the exhibit Specification of aircraft Model: Airbus Seats: 184 total (Business Class: 8, Economy Class: 176) **The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. (Photo courtesy of Eva Airways) *The photo is an image.
January 30, 2015 Exhibit Operation schedule ( mark shows additional days of the week) From February 1 () through February 4 (Wed.), 2015 Flight No. BR177 Schedule From KIX (11:00) To Taipei (13:10) (11:50) (14:00) Days of operation Thu. Aircraft BR131 From KIX (12:55) To Taipei (15:05) Daily A332 BR129 From KIX (17:30) To Taipei (19:45) Daily BR178 From Taipei (06:35) To KIX (10:00) (07:25) (10:50) Thu. BR132 From Taipei (08:30) To KIX (11:55) Daily A332 BR130 From Taipei (11:40) To KIX (15:05) (12:30) (15:55) From February 5 (Thu.) through March 28 (Sat.), 2015 Flight No. BR177 Schedule From KIX (11:00) To Taipei (13:10) (11:50) (14:00) Wed., Fri. Mon., Tue., Thu., Sat., Day of operation Thu. Aircraft BR131 From KIX (12:55) To Taipei (15:05) Daily A332*1 BR129 From KIX (17:30) To Taipei (19:45) Daily *2 BR181 From KIX (12:00) To Kaohsiung (14:40) BR179 From KIX (20:20) To Kaohsiung (23:00) BR178 From Taipei (06:35) To KIX (10:00) (07:25) (10:50) Mon., Thu., Sat., Tue., Wed., Fri. * Thu BR132 From Taipei (08:30) To KIX (11:55) Daily A332 *1 BR130 From Taipei (11:40) To KIX (15:05) (12:30) (15:55) BR182 From Kaohsiung (07:05) To KIX (10:55) Wed., Fri. Mon., Tue., Thu., Sat., Mon., Thu., Sat., *2 Tue., Wed., BR180 From Kaohsiung (15:30) To KIX (19:20) Fri.* *1 B777 flies February 17 to March 1 and March 25 to March 28 *2 A332 flies February 17 to March 1 and March 22 to March 26 Note: BR179 and BR180 are also scheduled to fly on Thursday, February 5.
KIX has installed QR Translator for multilingual service - This model project has been started first among public transportation industry for convenience of foreign tourists Recently, more and more foreign tourists are visiting Japan, and the number of those who used KIX in 2014 hit the highest of 6.3 million (preliminary figures). To respond to growing needs for information in multiple languages, KIX has installed QR Translator, which uses QR code to display various information in maximum 15 languages. This is the first model project in public transportation facilities. KIX will improve convenience furthermore for customer satisfaction as part of the Smile Airport! project. Start of service: January 20 (Tue.), 2015 Place of installation: About 100 places as of January 20 (will be gradually increased) Purpose of use: Explanations about airport facilities, tourist guide, commodities and services, and unmanned facilities, such as coin lockers, shower rooms etc. Languages used: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified/un-simplified characters), Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay languages (Not all of them are available as of January 20 but will be gradually increased) *The QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso-Wave Incorporated. *The QR Translator is a registered trademark of PIJIN Co. Ltd.
Spring Airlines has started new service to Tsingtao and Lanzhou Spring Airlines (9C), a Chinese LCC, has started new services between KIX and Tsingtao and between KIX and Lanzhou (via Shanghai) from January 24 (Sat.), 2015. Now the airline operates total 28 flights a week to six destinations from KIX to Shanghai, Chongqing, Tianjin, Wuhan, Tsingtao and Lanzhou. The KIX-Lanzhou route, which has been offered for the first time since KIX was opened, expands the airline s network into the inland areas in China. Commencement date of operation and flight schedule (* shows new destinations) Note: The schedule may change slightly depending on the day of the week. The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. The flight schedule is subject to change. Flight No. airport Time airport Time Day of operation Aircraft 9C8778 KIX 8:00 Chongqing 10:55 Mon., Wed., Sat. 9C9000* KIX 9:00 Lanzhou (via Shanghai) 15:15 Everyday 9C8788 KIX 8:30 Wuhan 11:00 Tue., Thu., Fri., 9C8590 KIX 12:45 Shanghai 14:10 Everyday A320 9C8794* KIX 18:00 Tsingtao 20:00 Mon., Wed., Sat. 9C8800 KIX 17:20 Tianjin 19:30 Tue. Thu., Fri., 9C8589 Shanghai 8:30 KIX 11:45 Everyday 9C8787 Wuhan 11:55 KIX 15:50 Tue. Thu., Fri., 9C8777 Chongqing 11:55 KIX 16:55 Mon., Wed., Sat. 9C8999* Lanzhou 16:10 KIX (via Shanghai) 23:35 Everyday 9C8799 Tianjin 20:30 KIX 23:55 Tue., Thu., Fri., 9C8793* Tsingtao 21:00 KIX 0:15 Mon., Wed., Sat. A320 Specification of aircraft Model: Airbus A320 Seats: Economy Class 180 Tianjin: 4 flights/week Qingdao: 3 flights/week Lanzhou (via Shanghai): 7 flights/week Chongqing: 3 flights/week Wuhan: 4 flights/week Shanghai: 14 flights/week KIX Spring Airlines Airbus A320 (Photo courtesy of Spring Airlines) Spring Airlines network connecting between KIX and China * Red characters show new destinations
T way Airlines will start servicing between KIX and Seoul, Inchon/Daegu! January 30, 2015 T way Airlines (TW) will start servicing on two routes, between KIX and Seoul (Inchon) 7 flights a week from March 29 (), 2015 and between KIX and Daegu 5 flights a week from March 30 (Mon.). Established in Korea in 2010 as a LCC, T way Airlines is based in Seoul (Inchon International Airport) and has been operating in East Asia. T way Airlines service between KIX and Daegu is the first in 15 years since the last operation. Commencement day of operation To Seoul (Inchon): from March 29 (), 2015 To Daegu: from March 30 (Mon.), 2015 Operation schedule Flight Route No. Seoul (Inchon) Daegu TW282 TW281 TW242 TW244 TW241 TW243 *There are 2 flights to Daegu on Sunday. Schedule From KIX (11:00) To Seoul (Inchon) (12:45) From Seoul (Inchon) (07:50) To KIX (09:25) From KIX (13:20) To Daegu (15:00) From KIX (18:50) To Daegu (20:30) From Daegu (11:00) To KIX (12:20) From Daegu (16:30) To KIX (17:50) Aircraft Day of operation B737-800 Daily B737-800 Daily B738-800 B737-800 Mon., Wed., Fri., Mon., Wed., Fri., Specification of aircraft Model: Boeing B737-800 Seats: 189 total (all Economy Class) *The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. Seoul (Incheon): 7 flights/week Daegu: 5 flights/week KIX Photo courtesy of T way Airlines
Air Busan will increase the number of flights between KIX and Busan January 30, 2015 Air Busan (BX) will increase its service by additional 4 flights a week between KIX and Busan from March 29 (), 2015. This low cost carrier, established by Republic of Korea in 2007, is based in Busan to serve in East Asia. With the additional service, Air Busan will operate total 18 flights a week (maximum 3 flights a day), providing greater convenience for travelers to Busan. Commencement date of operation March 29 (), 2015 Operation schedule (* shows additional service from March 29) Flight No. Schedule Aircraft Day of operation BX123 From KIX (11:00) To Busan (12:30) Daily *BX125 From KIX (13:30) To Busan (15:00) A320 Mon., Thu., Fri., BX121 From KIX (18:50) To Busan (20:20) Daily BX124 From Busan (08:45) To KIX (10:05) Daily *BX126 From Busan (11:15) To KIX (12:35) A320 Mon., Thu., Fri., BX122 From Busan (16:30) To KIX (17:55) Everyday Specification of aircraft Model: Airbus A320 Seats: 162 (all Economy Class) *The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. Photo courtesy of Air Busan
Sky Angkor Airlines will first operate its charter flights between KIX and Cambodia! Cambodian Sky Angkor Airlines (ZA) will operate its charter flights between KIX and Cambodia (Siem Reap). The airline, which was established in 2010 under the name of Skywings Asia Airlines, was renamed to Sky Angkor Airlines in December 2014. It has been operating services based in Siem Reap International Airport, a gate to the world heritage Angkor Watt. How about using the charter flight to visit a popular sightseeing spot Angkor Watt directly from KIX? Operation schedule Flight No. Day of operation Schedule Aircraft ZA5409 March 7 (Sat.) KIX Siem Reap (Dep. 12:00 Arr. 16:25) A320-200 ZA5419 March 10 (Tue.) Siem Reap KIX (Dep. 23:50 Arr. 07:45 of the next day) A320-200 Specification of aircraft Model: Airbus A320-200 Seats: 150 (all Economy Class) *The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. *The schedule is shown in the local time. Photo Courtesy of Sky Angkor Airlines
Jin Air will start servicing between KIX and Seoul (Inchon)! Jin Air (LJ) will start servicing 7 flights a week between KIX and Seoul (Inchon) from March 2 (Mon.), 2015. Jin Air, established in Korea in 2008 as an LCC, is based in Seoul (Inchon International Airport) to connect its network among East Asia and Japan. The airline offers a service from KIX to Seoul (Inchon) every morning after 9 o clock, which is convenient for customers visiting Seoul. Commencement day of operation March 2 (Mon.), 2015 Operation schedule Flight No. Schedule Aircraft Day of operation LJ212 From KIX (10:45) To Seoul (Inchon) (12:45) B737-800 Daily LJ211 From Seoul (Inchon) (08:00) To KIX (09:45) B737-800 Daily Specification of aircraft Model: Boeing B737-800 Seats: 183 (all Economy Class) *The operation is subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. *The flight schedule is subject to change. Photo courtesy of Jin Air
Project to Expand Food Exports Using KIX Expanding Kansai s Food to Dinner Tables Worldwide Holding ALL Kansai Festival in Singapore and B-to-B Meetings in Singapore KIX has been promoting Japanese food exports in conjunction with local governments and the business community. In the meantime, the Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association, which was established by organizations centered on private enterprises in the Kansai area, has been exerting its scale merit that cannot be achieved by a single small or medium-sized enterprise, and steadily achieving satisfactory results in the continuous trading of Omi beef, fresh fish, high-grade fruit, and other types of food. Taking Singapore as a promising market of Japanese food exports, where Japanese food is in high demand, KIX has decided to hold a fair event and business meetings entitled ALL Kansai Festival in Singapore and B-to-B Meetings in Singapore, respectively, in conjunction with organizations concerned. This will be the third ALL Kansai Festival following the first and second ALL Kansai Festival events held in Thailand and Malaysia, respectively. KIX is going to contribute to an expansion of the air transport network in order to deliver safe and delicious Japanese food registered in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage to dinner tables worldwide. 1. Outline of ALL Kansai Festival in Singapore Schedule: Tuesday, February 3 to Thursday, February 12, 2015 Location: Isetan Scotts, Singapore Organizers: ALL Kansai Food Export Promotion Committee and Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association Cooperation: Kansai Food Export & Branding Council and Singapore Airlines Cargo Content: Demonstration and over-the-counter sales of Kansai s specialty food, PR activities for various Kansai cultures etc. 2. Outline of B-to-B Meetings in Singapore Schedule: Thursday, February 5 Location: San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar URL: http://www.sansui.com.sg/ Organizers: ALL Kansai Food Export Promotion Committee and Osaka Headquarters of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Co-organizer: Kansai Food Export & Branding Council Cooperation: Kyoto Prefecture and Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association Content: Tasting-type business meetings with a number of local Japanese restaurant chefs, purchasing staff members, and buyers handling Japanese food. *1. ALL Kansai Food Export Promotion Committee: Established by four organizations, i.e., the Kansai Economic Federation, the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry,, and the Association to Promote the Kansai International Airport Overall Plan) *2. Kansai Food Export & Branding Council (commonly known as KANSAI FEB):Established by five companies and one cooperative, i.e., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd., Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Saraya Co., Ltd., New Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd., and Kansai Foods Export Promotion Cooperative Association, in order to support an expansion of food exports from Kansai.