MGM Resorts flies to Japan the week of Osaka IR progress

MGM Resorts flew from Anchorage to Japan on May 18, 2026, landing at Namiki Auxiliary Airfield after a seven-hour flight aboard its Embraer Legacy 500, tail N783MM. The trip follows a multi-leg journey that began in Las Vegas on May 16, with stops in Seattle and Anchorage before crossing the Pacific.

The same week the jet arrived, MGM Resorts is advancing its integrated resort project in Osaka, Japan — a key strategic priority for the company. CEO Bill Hornbuckle signed a new employment agreement through 2028 that includes an advisory role to assist with the Osaka development until its opening, as reported by Nasdaq in May 2025. The company is pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through this resort, per its first-quarter 2026 earnings release.

The flight pattern suggests a business itinerary tied to the Osaka project. Recent flights show the aircraft traveled from Macau to Tokyo on May 14, then to Osaka and onward to Alaska before reaching Las Vegas. The return to Japan this week aligns with ongoing development work on the integrated resort, a cornerstone of MGM Resorts' international growth strategy.