The rapid growth in inbound travel to Japan is showing no signs of easing off, and Japanese outbound demand is also rising, a Japan Airlines executive says.
Japan Airlines Group reported strong net profit growth in the six months through Sept. 30, driven by gains in its full-service carrier operation in particular.
Japan Airlines’ (JAL) eVTOL subsidiary, Soracle Corporation, is aiming to begin test flights using Archer Aviation’s Midnight platform over Osaka Bay in 2026.
The partnership is planning a 76- to 100-seat aircraft designed for significant advantages over today’s regional aircraft through increased energy efficiency.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is seeing a strong rise in Japanese outbound travel this year, and inbound demand from mainland China is also on an upward trajectory.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is adding another 17 aircraft to its order for Boeing 737-8s and has also revealed plans to transfer 10 787-9s to group subsidiary Zipair.
Airbus deliveries were off to a slow start in January after the manufacturer had pushed out as many aircraft as possible to customers in December 2024.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 with drag-reducing riblet paint over most of the fuselage is expected to enter service on international flights in mid-January.
