Following the success of the first EU-Japan Aviation Partnership Project (APP), conducted between June 2023 and December 2024, a new phase will run from July 2025 to June 2029 through a new EU-Japan APP. This initiative will further strengthen the ties between Europe and Japan, notably at the level of relations between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
The project will continue to provide a platform for joint activities, workshops, and exchanges to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices. Its aim remains to enhance the resilience, innovation, and high safety standards of both the European and Japanese aviation sectors.

The launch of this new phase was marked by recent meetings between EASA and JCAB and the signature of a Letter of Intent (LoI), reaffirming both sides’ commitment to strengthen cooperation. These exchanges confirmed that the project will address emerging topics such as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence applied to aviation. At the same time, cooperation will continue in more traditional domains, including Flight Standards, Safety Management, and Human Factors.
Another important strand of the new project will explore how to jointly address the growing shortage of aviation professionals, particularly in the context of an ageing workforce.
Finally, both authorities will continue to encourage industry stakeholders from Europe and Japan to actively contribute ideas for future activities, ensuring the partnership remains responsive to the evolving needs of the aviation community.

Source: EASA