I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in the operation and management of Chubu Centrair International Airport.
Three years have passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, Centrair’s passenger terminal is becoming lively once again as the number of passengers, especially on domestic flights, has increased significantly. On the other hand, although there have been several resumptions and frequency increases of international flights during the past year, international flights to/from Centrair have not yet fully recovered.
Last year, Centrair Group has also continued to make steady progress in improving its financial position and preparing for the future. Despite headwinds such as rise in utility cost, we have made a company-wide efforts to control cost and expenditures. Regarding the runway expansion, while seeking the understanding of local residents from time to time, we are currently proceeding according to plan to put the runway into service from FY2027. In addition, we have also been speeding up the study of Terminal 1 renovation, and in relation to SDGs, we have been implementing various measures such as the formulation of airport decarbonization promotion plan.
Now in 2023, thanks to the continuous support of the local communities, Chubu Centrair International Airport has been able to celebrate its 18th anniversary. As the gateway to Chubu (Central Japan) region and by extension, the whole Japan, Centrair will continue its effort to become an attractive airport that contributes to the development of the local communities, focusing on early realization of runway expansion and Terminal 1 renovation.
In addition to taking all possible measures to ensure safety and security, Centrair Group is also aiming to return to profitability as soon as possible while stabilizing its management foundation. To achieve a full recovery which leads to further growth in the future, we are currently in the process of formulating a medium-term management strategy, considering the period from FY2023 onward as the Recovery and Foundation-building Period.
We look forward to your continued support and cooperation.
Riki Inuzuka
President & CEO
Central Japan International Airport Co.,Ltd.
February 17th, 2023