Full Name
Makoto Eguchi
Job Title
Director of Unmanned Aircraft Systems division
Company
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), MLIT
Speaker Bio
Aviation policy and regulatory expert with over 20 years of experience at Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). Extensive background in international aviation planning, airworthiness certification, air navigation services, and next‑generation mobility, including UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Led rulemaking and safety examination efforts for AAM operations for the EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and advanced the harmonization of Japan's regulatory framework with emerging international aviation standards. Currently serving as Director of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Division.
Makoto Eguchi