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A New Inspiration of Japan: An Inside Look at ANA’s New Premium Products

November 11, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Less than two weeks after it was announced, New York became the second city to receive All Nippon Airways’ newest premium products on Friday with the Japanese airline debuting “THE Room” and “THE Suite” on

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Another Hit for MRJ Program, Trans States Cancels Order

November 2, 2019 Daniel Morley

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has announced that Trans States Holdings has cancelled its order for the SpaceJet M90. The announcement is a blow for the beleaguered Mitsubishi regional jet program. The order for 50 M90 aircraft

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New York to See Latest All Nippon Airways’ Premium Products

October 30, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Already connecting New York and Tokyo with its premium-heavy Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, All Nippon Airways is set to upgrade the route even further by introducing its newest business and first class products next month. The

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Peach Becomes First Japanese Carrier to Cut Services to South Korea

September 1, 2019 Albert Kuan

Japanese Low-Cost Carrier, Peach Aviation, is the first Japanese airline to respond to rising tensions between Japan and South Korea. The low-cost carrier based at Kansai Airport in Osaka is suspending and reducing flights between

Routes

Korean Air to Cut Japan Routes in Favor of Southeast Asia, Oceania and China

August 25, 2019 Albert Kuan

Korean Air has announced major changes to its Japan flight schedule for the winter travel season. The Seoul-based carrier will be suspending and reducing some of its major routes to Japan from several of its

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Tigerair Taiwan Adding 15 New Airbus A320neo to Fleet

August 19, 2019 Albert Kuan

Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan will be leasing eight Airbus A320neo aircraft and buying another seven. The leases and acquisitions are part of the Taiwanese carrier’s plan to develop new routes out of Taiwan and meet

Airlines

A History of Japan Airlines

August 1, 2019 Andrew Burnham

Aug. 1, 1951, Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded with ¥100 million in capital under chairman Aiichiro Fujiyama and president Seijiro Yanagida. The airline started initially as an independent operation with scheduled domestic routes leasing aircraft

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Mandarin Airlines to Launch Charter Flight to Tottori, Japan

July 16, 2019 Albert Kuan

Mandarin Airlines, a subsidiary of China Airlines, will be launching a new charter service from its Taichung hub in central Taiwan to Tottori in Japan’s Chugoku region beginning Sept. 4, 2019. The new non-stop flights

Airlines

StarLux Airlines Receives Initial Route Approvals, Moves One Step Closer to Launch

July 12, 2019 Will Lee

Following years of preparation, StarLux Airlines, a brand new Taipei-based airline was granted permission to operate service to Japan and Thailand. Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) has approved 13 new routes, including to the Japanese

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Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus Aircraft

June 13, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Japan Airlines (JAL) received its first A350-900XWB on Thursday from Airbus’ manufacturing facilities in Toulouse. The newly-delivered aircraft, registered as JA01XJ, marks two sizable milestones. Its JAL’s first off-the-line Airbus aircraft – the airline has

Routes

DOT Grants New Daytime Slots at Haneda, Further Connecting U.S. and Tokyo

May 18, 2019 James Dinsdale

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has provisionally approved for 12 new daytime routes between the U.S. and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The routes are expected to be operated during next year’s summer schedule, just in

Photos

Photo Tour: Inside All Nippon Airways’ New Airbus A380

April 24, 2019 Thomas Pallini

All Nippon Airways has unveiled the long-anticipated cabin interior of its new Airbus A380 aircraft, affectionately known as FLYING HONU, as it prepares to begin service on the popular Tokyo-Honolulu route in May. Having recently

Planes

All Nippon Airways Receives First 787-10 Dreamliner

April 5, 2019 James Dinsdale

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery the first of three Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner’s arriving on March 31 (JA 900A) becoming the first Japanese operator of the longest variant. ANA, which is the largest operator

Airports

Seattle Grows International Route Network with Three New Routes and Two New Airlines

April 2, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the 8th busiest airport in the United States, just got a little busier as it inaugurated three new routes over a 24 hour period this past weekend. Seeing a combination of new

Airports

Seattle Prepares for New Asia Routes in Upcoming Week

March 26, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, commonly shortened to SeaTac, is in for a busy week as three airlines will begin new service from Seattle to points east, growing the airport’s route network to Asia. Already connected to

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

ANA Takes Delivery of First Airbus A380, Becomes Last New Super-Jumbo Customer

March 20, 2019 Thomas Pallini

All Nippon Airways, commonly known as ANA, took delivery of its first Airbus A380 on Wednesday at the Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse, France, becoming the first Japanese operator of the double-decker aircraft. The aircraft

Airlines

Japan Airlines Prepares for the Olympics with New Airline and Livery

March 14, 2019 Ian McMurtry

As 2020 approaches, Japan Airlines is taking steps to prepare for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, more commonly known as the 2020 Summer Olympics, that will be held in Tokyo. The flag carrier has

Trip Reports

Peach: A Look at Low-Cost Flying From Osaka’s Kansai Airport

August 12, 2018 Albert Kuan

Flying with a Japanese low-cost carrier (LCC) is a unique experience. Japan has some of the most unique low-cost carriers in the world, each with its own personality and attributes. Personally, I love Peach for

Trip Reports

A Look at Low-Cost Flying in Taiwan

July 1, 2018 Albert Kuan

I’m a big fan of low-cost carriers (LCC’s) in Asia. Usually, the cabins are bland and uninteresting, but the attractive buy-on-board meals and funny cartoon characters make the journey quite unique. Also for the aviation

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Nippon Cargo Airlines Suspends Flights Due to Maintenance Discrepancies

June 19, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Nippon Cargo Airlines, also known as NCA, has announced that it will be suspending all departures from Tokyo as of June 16 and will be suspending all operations from June 17. The decision comes after inconsistencies

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Japan

A New Inspiration of Japan: An Inside Look at ANA’s New Premium Products

Another Hit for MRJ Program, Trans States Cancels Order

New York to See Latest All Nippon Airways’ Premium Products

Peach Becomes First Japanese Carrier to Cut Services to South Korea

Korean Air to Cut Japan Routes in Favor of Southeast Asia, Oceania and China

Tigerair Taiwan Adding 15 New Airbus A320neo to Fleet

A History of Japan Airlines

Mandarin Airlines to Launch Charter Flight to Tottori, Japan

StarLux Airlines Receives Initial Route Approvals, Moves One Step Closer to Launch

Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus Aircraft

DOT Grants New Daytime Slots at Haneda, Further Connecting U.S. and Tokyo

Photo Tour: Inside All Nippon Airways’ New Airbus A380

All Nippon Airways Receives First 787-10 Dreamliner

Seattle Grows International Route Network with Three New Routes and Two New Airlines

Seattle Prepares for New Asia Routes in Upcoming Week

ANA Takes Delivery of First Airbus A380, Becomes Last New Super-Jumbo Customer

Japan Airlines Prepares for the Olympics with New Airline and Livery

Peach: A Look at Low-Cost Flying From Osaka’s Kansai Airport

A Look at Low-Cost Flying in Taiwan

Nippon Cargo Airlines Suspends Flights Due to Maintenance Discrepancies

Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

Air New Zealand Cancels Peak Season Flights Due to Continued Engine Issues

SunExpress Places Boeing 737 MAX Order, Boosts Confidence in Struggling Program

Recap: Days 1 and 2 of the 2019 Dubai Airshow

Fiji Airways Aims High With New A350XWB, Debuts Jet at Dubai Airshow