Japan Airlines

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Japan Airlines is working with startups H2Fly, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia to explore the retrofit of its regional aircraft with zero-emission powertrains.

The slow rebound in travel from mainland China has prompted some carriers to focus elsewhere.

Members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collectively have set an “aspirational target” of 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.

The carrier has seen particularly good results on transpacific and southeast Asian routes, and in international transit traffic.

Rhode Island-based electric seaglider startup Regent has announced the completion of a $60 million Series A funding round.

JAL has revealed new first- and business-class cabin products for the Airbus A350-1000, which will soon enter service with the carrier on transpacific routes.

ST Engineering has announced expanded Maintenance by the Hour (MBH) deals and nacelle partnerships with JAL and Quickstep Holdings, respectively.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has seen its passenger demand continue to strengthen following the removal of remaining COVID-19 travel measures.

Predictive maintenance, interiors upgrades and engine MRO news feature in this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

Japanese LCC Zipair Tokyo plans to introduce a seventh Boeing 787-8 to its fleet this summer, with an eighth due to arrive in 2024.

Japan Airlines signed deals with Boeing and Collins Aerospace at the 2023 Paris Air Show related to predictive maintenance tools and interior modifications.

The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.

Intelsat is considering creating a network of Mid-Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites to further improve connectivity for airlines.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines have stressed the importance of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, as ANA revises its SAF target.

Japan Airlines (JAL) is studying its options for the eventual replacement of its Boeing 767 fleet and the remainder of its 737s.

No immediate slowdown in robust demand is in sight, carriers say.

The memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies establishes a cooperative framework in a number of areas.

Japan Airlines aims to convert three of its Boeing 767-300ERs to freighters and begin operations within 12 months.

The move is part of the Japanese transport ministry’s demonstration project to blend SAF in-country.

The companies are to draw up the operating concept by referring to systems being developed outside Japan, including in the U.S.

Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines want to broaden their codeshare to cover routes between the U.S. and Japan.

ANA and JAL are using OEM predictive maintenance tools, but results so far are difficult to quantify.

Japan’s Yamato Holdings has invested in Regent to expand the market for its wing-in-ground-effect vehicles to include parcel delivery and logistics.

Japan Airlines is addressing one of its fleet replacement priorities by placing a firm order for 21 Boeing 737-8s.