On July 4, 2023, our business partner Space Aviation signed a partnership agreement with Yoichi town, Hokkaido, utilizing helicopters, and our representative attended the signing ceremony held on site.
This agreement will be the partnership agreement for emergency measures in the event of a disaster and for regional revitalization during normal times. In addition to Yoichi Town, the agreement also applies to Shakotan Town, Furubira Town, Niki Town, and Akaigawa Village.
When disasters occur in Japan, which is prone to earthquakes and torrential rains, a variety of problems can occur simultaneously, such as roads being cut off and villages becoming isolated. This agreement aims to improve the disaster preparedness of Yoichi Town and the entire region by establishing a system to provide emergency support by helicopters and other aircraft.
In addition to the partnership with Yoichi town in Hokkaido, Space Aviation has been strengthening cooperation with local governments in the fields of disaster management and tourism.
As of July 4, 2023, Space Aviation has concluded partnership agreements with Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture (March 20, 2011), Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture (March 26, 2011), and Yoichi Town, Hokkaido (July 4, 2011).
HSPB has been cooperating with Space Aviation to provide helicopter leasing and rental services.
Cooperation with local governments in disaster management and tourism promotion is something we must consider in Japan, where natural disasters are frequent and tourism resources are abundant. We will continue to work diligently together with Space Aviation.
NHK News Article
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/sapporo-news/20230704/7000058877.html