Japan News
Helicopters Nakanihon Air adds further H215 helicopter to its fleet
Japan´s Nakanihon Air has ordered a further Airbus Helicopter H215 to enhance its fleet.
Airlines Vistara and JAL agree on frequent flyer program partnership
Vistara and Japan Airlines have signed an agreement to enter a frequent flyer program partnership.
Helicopters Japan´s National Police Agency orders five Airbus helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has released, that Japan´s National Police Agency has ordered five new helicopters.
General Aviation Cessna delivers first Latitude in Flight Inspection configuration
Textron Aviation has announced, that it has delivered the first Cessna Citation Latitude in a flight inspection configuration.
Helicopters Japan Coast Guard orders two H225 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has announced, that the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has ordered two additional H225 helicopters.
Industry New Mitsubishi SpaceJet Flight Test Vehicle performs maiden flight
The Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has announced, that its Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10) has successfully performed its maiden flight.
Industry Boeing announces ANA order for up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner
ANA Holdings Inc. and Boeing have announced yet another order for the 787 Dreamliner aircraft. ANA has purchased up to 20 787s.
Airlines Japan Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced, that Japan Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus ever, an A350 XWB.
Industry Airbus A350 XWB receives type certification in Japan
Airbus has published, that the A350 XWB has gained type certification from the Transport Ministry of Japan, allowing the manufacturer to deliver aircraft to Japanese customers
Start-Ups JAL Group unveils corporate identity for Zipair
The JAL Group has officially unveiled the corporate identity for its new low-cost carrier Zipair.
Airlines All Nippon Airways receives first Airbus A380
All Nippon Airways has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A380. A delivery ceremony was held at Airbus´ delivery centre in Toulouse
Airlines Japan Airlines and Vistara announce codeshare partnership
Japan Airlines and Vistara have entered into a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo
Airlines Lufthansa Technik and JAL sign service agreement for A350 fleet
Lufthansa Technik has announced, that it has signed an agreement to service Japan Airlines´ (JAL) Airbus A350 aircraft fleet.
Helicopters Airbus Helicopters expands presence in Japan with new facility
Airbus Helicopters has announced it will add a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) complex at Kobe Airport.
Airlines Japan Air Commuter becomes first Japanese ATR72-600 operator
Japan Air Commuter has taken delivery of its first ATR72-600.
Industry First ANA A380 completes maiden flight
The first Airbus A380 for All Nippon Airways has successfully completed its first flight.
Airports Typhoon Jebi forces Kansai Airport to temporarily close
The airport of Kansai has announced, that it had to close the airport due to Typhoon Jebi.
Helicopters Hiaratagakuen takes delivery of second Airbus helicopter
Kansai-based helicopter operator Hiaratagakuen has welcomed its second H145//BK117D-2, following the milestone delivery of its first unit in December 2017.
Industry First ANA A380 rolls out of assembly line
ANA´s first Airbus A380 has rolled out of the final assembly line in Toulouse.
Helicopters Subaru and Bell announce collaboration on Bell 412 EPX helicopter
Subaru and Bell Helicopters have announced, that both sides have agreed on a collaboration regarding a commercial enhancement of the Bell 412 EPI helicopter.