
Japan Air Mobility Research Institute
[JAM Research Institute]
Japan Air Mobility Research Institute Co., LTD
News
2024 Dec 4th : You Tube (AAM operated at Osaka EXPO) was released.
2024 Nov 27th : Jointed ”KAGA Air Mobility Consortium.
2024 Nov 11th : You Tube (JAMちゃんえる) was launched.
2024 Nov 11th : IHI Corporation became a member.
2024 Nov 11th : The website was launched.
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JAM総研YouTubeチャンネルを公開中!
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2025年4月14日 最新動画を公開しました!
「動力源の選択」Part4
2025年4月7日 「動力源の選択」Part3
2025年4月1日 「動力源の選択」Part2
2025年3月24日 「動力源の選択」Part1
Research Institute Staff
A group of air mobility technology professionals

Chairman
Umezu Mitsuo
Tech Fellow CEO
Born in Oita Prefecture in 1951. After majoring in aeronautical engineering at the University of Tokyo in 1975, he joined Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., where he worked in the maintenance department, handling production management, supply management, budget management, and human resources and general affairs management. He was seconded to the Japan Center for Economic Research, where he researched Japan's economic trends and co-authored "Verification of the Oil Shock," published by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. He then worked in the management of an MRO company with Lockheed in the United States before retiring. In 2012, he established a staffing company focusing on engineers. He also founded the Mie Aerospace Industry Promotion Council, and served as its vice-chairman. In order to revitalize Japan's aviation industry, he established Tech Fellows Co., Ltd. in 2023. In addition to dispatching engineers, he is also involved in the development of next-generation aerospace.
We are challenging the development of mobility.

Center President
Shinji Suzuki
Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo
Specially Appointed Professor, Future Vision Center
Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1953. Graduated with a master's degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering in 1979. After working at Toyota Central R&D Labs., he retired as a professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering, and is now a professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and a specially appointed professor at the University of Tokyo Future Initiatives Institute (current position). He holds a PhD in Engineering and specializes in aeronautical engineering. He is currently involved in developing the aviation industry through his roles as chairman and director of various aviation-related organizations. He is the president of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (43rd term) and president of the International Federation of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS). His books include "Airplane Stories" (Chikuma Shobo), "Modern Aviation Theory" (edited by University of Tokyo Press), and "The Challenge to Uncrashable Airplanes" (Kagaku Dojinsha).

Senior Managing Executive Officer
Yoshikazu Sugino
Planning and General Affairs
Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1956. After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University in 1980, he joined a city bank. In 1983, he was seconded to the Japan Center for Economic Research, and in 1985, he was dispatched to the Conference Board Institute in New York. In 1989, he was dispatched to Barclays Trust Bank of New York, and was then stationed in the United States when the bank was established. In 1995, he became the bank's domestic branch manager. In the banking division, he also had experience in headquarters departments such as securities, international planning, research, and auditing, and is well-versed in banking operations. He then went independent, and currently consults and advises financial institutions.

Senior Managing Executive Officer
Kazuhiro Shirai
Technology/Sales
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1959. After graduating from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Nihon University in 1983, he joined Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., where he was involved in the maintenance operations and payload system design project in the technical department. He participated as design engineer in 777 project at Boeing in the United States, and then worked in the aircraft and equipment technical department, maintenance management department, and government aircraft (JASDF) technical department, before becoming head of maintenance management at the Napa Aircraft Training Center in the United States. After serving as a bord member of the JAL Group, he was involved in maintenance audits. He then served as head of the safety management promotion office, deputy head of the maintenance department, and head of operations at a business jet operating company. He also currently works in MRO consulting, is a professor at Hosei University's Faculty of Science and Technology, is a visiting researcher at the Urban Air Mobility Institute at the same university, and is an auditing officer for HIEN Aero Technologies. He is a member of SAE and a member of the ASTM F37/F39/F44 subcommittee.

Analyst
Hideo Hiramoto
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Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1950. After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at Osaka University in 1973, he joined Japan Airlines. He was involved in the maintenance of system equipment and technical work in the maintenance department. In 1984, he was stationed in Seattle, USA, where he was responsible for aircraft specification adjustment and aircraft acceptance inspection. He continued to be in charge of a wide range of technical work in the maintenance and technical department and became an auditor for the company. Since 2014, he has worked as an aircraft industry consultant, supporting SMEs in entering the aircraft industry and receiving consulting orders from various clients. He is involved in research on legal requirements such as airworthiness standards for unpiloted aircraft and AAMs.

Analyst
Toru Kubota
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Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1948. After graduating from the Department of Aeronautics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo in 1971, he joined Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. In the maintenance department, he was involved in system technology, maintenance-related regulations, maintenance time extension, changes to the 747 aircraft maintenance method, and retirement planning.
He was in charge of creating simulator data for the flight control system. After returning to Japan, he worked in the Corporate Planning Office, the Anchorage Airport Branch, and the Maintenance and Training Department, and was involved in management, operation, and maintenance-related supervision at AGP and JEX.
Since 2010, he has been conducting research at the Japan Aviation Technology Association, Takushoku University, and JAL Consulting. He also lectures and provides consulting services at NS Aviation Technology Research Institute, mainly on human factors, aviation English, and airworthiness management.

Analyst
Takashi Saito
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Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1953. After graduating from the Department of Aeronautics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo in 1975, he joined Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., where he worked in the flight operations and maintenance departments as director of department, and was responsible for flight operations and maintenance technology. He also served as technical director and deputy director of the maintenance headquarters. While employed at Japan Airlines, he was involved in autopilot control law design and flight testing at Boeing in the United States. Since 2013, he has been in charge of operations and safety for a domestic cargo airline. Since 2019, he has been engaged in consulting work such as cybersecurity and integrated product support. He holds an FAA commercial pilot license and a MLIT/JCAB second-class unmanned aerial vehicle pilot license.

Analyst
Haruo Takashika
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Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1956. After graduating from the Department of Applied Physics at the National Defense Academy in 1980, he joined the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. After serving as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) for anti-submarine patrol aircraft, he completed the Officer Specialized Course in Information Processing (ASWOC Program) and graduated from the National Defense Academy in 1991 as a member of the Department of Communications at the Defense Department of the Maritime Staff Office.
He worked on the development of satellite communications (Superbird) in the Air Force and the Research and Development Force.
In 2008, he served as Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Fleet Command and Communications Command, and in 2009, he served as Commander of the Maritime Self-Defense Force Command and Communications Development Squadron before retiring. After retiring, he worked at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's communications equipment manufacturing plant, where he was mainly involved in defense-related communications networks and system integration. He also supported the work of retired Ministry of Defense officials.

Center President
Shinji Suzuki
Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo
Specially Appointed Professor, Future Vision Center
Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1953. Graduated with a master's degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering in 1979. After working at Toyota Central R&D Labs., he retired as a professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering, and is now a professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and a specially appointed professor at the University of Tokyo Future Initiatives Institute (current position). He holds a PhD in Engineering and specializes in aeronautical engineering. He is currently involved in developing the aviation industry through his roles as chairman and director of various aviation-related organizations. He is the president of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (43rd term) and president of the International Federation of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS). His books include "Airplane Stories" (Chikuma Shobo), "Modern Aviation Theory" (edited by University of Tokyo Press), and "The Challenge to Uncrashable Airplanes" (Kagaku Dojinsha).