Japan Airlines (JAL) and ANA HOLDINGS have announced the appointment of Kumiko Miyasaka and Tomoko Hoya as ICAO Global Ambassadors in Japan for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). This initiative, part of the newly launched ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme, seeks to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals by leveraging the expertise of prominent aviation leaders.
The programme aligns with the ICAO Strategic Plan 2026-2050, aiming to foster participation in the aviation industry, particularly among youth and women. Miyasaka, Managing Executive Officer at JAL, and Hoya, Executive Vice President at ANA, will engage in outreach activities through educational institutions and international conferences. They aim to inspire young people and women to pursue aviation careers and highlight the industry's importance in global transport and economic development.
Miyasaka expressed her honour in representing Japan's aviation industry, stating, "Aviation has a unique power to bridge the globe, overcoming physical barriers to foster genuine human connection." Hoya echoed this sentiment, emphasising the industry's immense value and her hope to encourage individuals to realise their potential in aviation.
The ambassadors will collaborate with stakeholders in Japan and overseas, contributing to the sustainable development of the aviation industry and promoting diversity. This initiative underscores ICAO's commitment to advancing aviation as a driver of social and economic development, in line with its long-term strategic goals
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