Canada, Japan expand air services agreement

Canada, Japan expand air services agreement Canada and Japan have signed a bilateral agreement that will expand air services rights for flights operating between the two countries.
   The agreement was concluded Jan. 25 and will provide more flexibility to airlines of both countries to adjust the capacity of their services and aircraft types. Moreover, airlines will have greater route flexibility for the operation of code-sharing services.
   'Japan is one of our key trading partners, and expanding our air services agreement will enhance existing commercial ties,' said David Emerson, Canada's Minister of International Trade.
   'Air transportation is an important component of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, and this agreement means more goods, services and people will be going through the West Coast and the Gateway,' he said.
   Canada and Japan are expected to conduct their next round of air transportation negotiations next year.