Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for CO₂ removal credits with Climeworks Solutions, which the companies say is the first such deal in the aviation sector.

Japan Airlines plans to apply drag-reducing riblets to more of its aircraft this year as part of continuing efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.

The Japanese carrier says it may eventually expand use cases to lightning strike and paint inspections.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

JAL acquires shares in Korean Air parent Hanjin KAL, strengthening their partnership with plans for codeshare expansion and MRO cooperation.

Japan’s major airline groups see LCCs as vital to their long-term strategies, making notable structural changes to better position their stables for the next wave of international growth.

Japan Airlines and Korean Air expand their partnership to include codeshare growth, sustainable fuel procurement, innovation fund and MRO cooperation.

Japan Airlines has introduced a robotic aircraft-washing system at Tokyo Narita International, seeking to improve washing efficiency and reduce water consumption.

Haneda Airport prepares to open Terminal 1 satellite on Sept. 1, adding six gates and reducing passenger busing to meet future travel demand.

ANA and JAL coordinate schedules on Haneda-Okayama route for the first time, aiming to improve domestic air service amid economic challenges.

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan joint venture, selling its 33.3% stake as the carrier plans a rebrand and reshuffles its ownership structure.

Rising fuel costs cut Japan Airlines’ profits by 80% during its fiscal first quarter, despite record revenue and strong cargo demand.

JetZero has signed a letter of intent with Gulf Air and announced support from Japan Airlines (JAL), building its number of airline commitments as its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator progresses.

HAECO, Toyota Tsusho, Japan Airlines and Vietnam's Sun Group agreed to establish a JV to develop a major MRO facility at Van Don International Airport.

Japan Airlines has begun construction of a new aircraft landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at the Tokyo Haneda Airport maintenance district.

In conjunction with Aviation Week’s upcoming Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Europe event, Flight Friday looks at engine flight hours utilization on the Boeing 787 fleet.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have issued a joint report warning that SAF goals will be hard to achieve at the current rate of supply.

ANA leads Asia-Pacific widebody operations post-2025 recovery. Cathay focuses on international routes, while ANA & JAL favor domestic flying.

Japan Airlines is sticking with its forecast of another strong profit in the current fiscal year despite economic headwinds from the Middle East crisis.

Japan Airlines reports that it achieved its sustainability targets for its most recent financial year and is also on track to achieve its longer-term goals.

Japan Airlines is exploring the use of humanoid robots for ramp operations to address labor shortages and improve productivity.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have increased their fuel surcharges and have tweaked their formulas for determining the surcharge levels.

While international capacity for the Chinese market has rebounded, growth has been uneven.

Carbon Analysis considers how Japan Airlines Group's recently announced fleet growth plans plans may affect JAL's efficiency over the coming years.

Japan Airlines has set targets for ambitious capacity and earnings growth in a new strategic vision for the group extending through 2035.