Alexandria, VA— The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority looks forward to measurable increases in economic benefits from trade and tourism in the Washington region as a result of the Administration’s recent successful negotiations with the government of Japan to reach a liberalized aviation agreement.

Alexandria, VA— On Saturday, March 14th, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater and Japanese Minister of Transport Takao Fujii held a ceremony at Washington Dulles International Airport where they signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will allow the two countries to increase aviation travel and commerce.