Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is working to seek private-sector improvements in running the country’s 28 MLIT-owned airports after deciding the airports put a ceiling on aviation growth, especially LCCs, tourism and the economy.

As the business/leisure travel mix changes, airlines must shift how they sell their products. Bundling ancillary products helps close the revenue gap.

Just as taxi service often improves when Uber and Lyft move into town, metal casting is being enhanced as additive competes with casting.