Japan to revamp air traffic control to handle 2m flights

Consolidated data system aims to ease congestion and cut emissions

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Japan is expanding capacity at Haneda Airport and other major aviation hubs in anticipation of growing demand. (Photo by Kaisuke Ohta)

SHOHEI KONO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan will rework its air traffic control system by spring 2025 to accommodate 2 million flights per year, up 10% from current capacity, anticipating a rebound in travel demand after the end of coronavirus-era travel restrictions.

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