PRESS RELEASE
September 4, 2019

KIX to hold Sky Day event celebrating
25th anniversary of airport’s opening
Kansai Airports is delighted to announce that a Sky Day event will take place on Friday
September 20—the day celebrating national aviation development—in conjunction with the25th anniversary of the opening of Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Pop-up installation. For illustration purpose only.

On September 4, 1994, KIX opened as Japan’s first airport operating around the clock. After25 years of operation, the airport is now handling approximately 30 million passengers a yearwith flights to and from 73 cities worldwide. Commemorating the anniversary, we will hold thespecial event, taking this opportunity to extend our appreciation to customers using KIX, thegateway connecting Kansai to the world.
The event consists of two parts. The first part of the program, titled the “25th anniversaryand Sky Day ceremony,” features an opening act by kindergarteners as well as greetings bySorayan, Kansai Airports Group ’ s official mascot, and others. Other highlights include
interviews with workers in the airport or aviation industry by elementary school students acting
as reporters, along with live talks with pilots, cabin attendants, aircraft maintenancetechnicians and air traffic controllers. In the second part, which will celebrate Sky Day, airlines
will offer exciting activities including an origami plane class and photo opportunities where
airport guests can take pictures in air crew’s uniforms. There will also be a pop-up installation
for the anniversary and an exhibition showcasing KIX’s 25-year history at the venue. Come
explore the history and fun facts of KIX from its opening!
Kansai Airports continues to deliver a new travel experience through exciting events that makes
all customers full of smiles.

Part I. 25th anniversary and Sky Day ceremony
When: Friday, September 20, 2019 10:00-10:50
Where: Near the Operations Center on Level 2 of Terminal 1
Program: Opening act (singing) by kindergarteners, interviews with aviation workers byelementary school students, live talks, gift exchange, greetings, and morePart II. Sky Day event
When: Friday, September 20, 2019 11:00-16:30
Where: Near the Operations Center on Level 2 of Terminal 1
Program:Stage event
11:00-12:00 Photo session organized by Peach Aviation
12:30-14:00 Origami plane class organized by JAL
14:30-15:30 Photo session by ANA
15:30-16:30 Photo session by Star Flyer-Exhibition & pop-up installation celebrating 25th anniversary
The exhibition will feature KIX’s 25-year history from its opening. There might be some
hidden stories waiting to be discovered.
How the installation works: Write a message on a balloon and put the balloon into theinstallation. When fully filled, the installation will become a display representing themessage “KIX 25.” The first one hundred participants in this activity will receive
Sorayan baggage tags commemorating the anniversary. Come enjoy this activity!

KIX history exhibition. For illustration purpose only.

Contact Information
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TEL: +81-72-455-2201

Kansai Airports was established by a consortium made up of VINCI Airports and ORIX Corporation as its coremembers. Kansai Airports took over the operations of Kansai International Airport (“KIX”) and Osaka
International Airport (“ITAMI”) from New Kansai International Airport Company (“NKIAC”) and has been
operating the two airports since April 1, 2016.
Kansai Airports Kobe, Kansai Airports’ wholly-owned subsidiary, took over the operations of Kobe Airport(“KOBE”) from Kobe City and started its business as an operating company on April 1, 2018.
Under the concept of “One Kansai Airports Group”, Kansai Airports group strives to continuously improve its
services for all airport guests through appropriate investments and efficient operations, with safety andsecurity being the top priority. Kansai Airports group aims to maximize the potential of the three airports, forthe benefit of the communities they serve.
For more information, please visit：http://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/en/

Kansai Airports
Location

1-banchi, Senshu-kuko kita,
Izumisano-shi, Osaka

Shareholders

ORIX 40%,VINCI Airports 40%,
Other investors 20%1

Company
Representatives

Representative Director and CEO:Yoshiyuki Yamaya
Representative Director and Co-CEO: Benoit Rulleau

Business Scope

Operation and management services, etc. of Kansai International Airport and Osaka
International Airport

Kansai Airports Kobe
Location

1-ban, Kobe-kuko, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi,
Hyogo

Shareholder

Company
Representatives

Representative Director and CEO: Yoshiyuki Yamaya
Representative Director and Co-CEO: Benoit Rulleau

Business ScopeOperation and management services, etc. of Kobe Airport

Kansai Airports 100％

ORIX Corporation (TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX) is an opportunistic, diversified, innovation-driven global powerhousewith a proven track record of profitability. Established in 1964, ORIX at present operates a diverse portfolio ofbusinesses in the operations, financial services, and investment spaces. ORIX’s highly complementarybusiness activities span industries including: energy, private equity, infrastructure, automotive, ship andaircraft, real estate and retail financial services. ORIX has also spread its business globally by establishinglocations in a total of 37 countries and regions across the world. Through its business activities, ORIX has long
been committed to corporate citizenship and environmental sustainability. For more details, please visit ourwebsite: http://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/

VINCI Airports, as the leading private airport operator in the world, manages the development and operationof 46 airports located in France, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Serbia, Cambodia, Japan, the UnitedStates, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Chile and Brazil. Served by around 250 airlines, VINCI Airports'network handled 240 million passengers in 2018.
Through its expertise as a comprehensive integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds and operates
airports, leveraging its investment capability, international network and know-how to optimize themanagement and performance of existing airport infrastructure, facility extensions and new-build construction
projects. In 2018, its annual revenue for managed activities amounted to €3.6 billion, for consolidated
revenue of €1.6 billion.
More comprehensive information is available on www.vinci-airports.com
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ASICS Corporation; Iwatani Corporation; Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.; Obayashi Corporation; OMRON Corporation; The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated;

Kintetsu Group Holding Co., Ltd.; Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd.; Suntory Holdings Limited; JTB Corp.; Sekisui House, Ltd.; Daikin Industries, Ltd.; Daiwa House Industry
Co., Ltd.; Takenaka Corporation; Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd.; NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION; Panasonic Corporation; Hankyu
Hanshin Holdings, Inc.; Rengo Co., Ltd.; The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd.; Kiyo Holdings, Inc.; The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd.; THE SHIGA BANK，LTD.; The Nanto Bank, Ltd.;
Nippon Life Insurance Company; Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited; MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Resona Bank, Limited; and the Private Finance InitiativePromotion Corporation of Japan.