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JAL and Wisk Aero Sign Agreement on Joint Study for Social Implementation of Autonomous Aircraft in Japan

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “JAL”) and Wisk Aero (hereinafter “Wisk”) have entered into a basic agreement to study the system such as maintenance management for autonomous aircraft without pilots in order to realize a society in which people are able to move safely and freely across the sky. JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “JALEC”), […]

Japan Airlines to introduce new inflight meal of “RED à table” with the theme of “Inflight meals for the future”

JAL to introduce new inflight meal of “RED à table” with the theme of “Inflight meals for the future” to achieve the SDGs goals will be launched on international flights starting from October 1st. Under the theme of “Inflight meals for the future,” a new menu has been introduced for Premium Economy Class and Economy […]

JAL, the World’s First Airline to Issue Transition Bonds

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (“JAL”) today decided to issue the world’s first Transition Bonds in the aviation industry. Transition Bonds, a category of SDG Bonds, are corporate bonds issued by companies who has developed strategies to achieve long-term goals that aligned with the Paris Agreement and will allocate the proceeds to initiatives that support the […]

Avolon & Japan Airlines Partner to Create eVTOL Ride Sharing Business in Japan

–      Japan Airlines selects Vertical Aerospace’s VA-X4 from Avolon’s orderbook –      Entry into service planned for Osaka Kansai EXPO in 2025   Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Japan Airlines (‘JAL’), announce a partnership to commercialize zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft in Japan.   Avolon, through its investment and innovation affiliate Avolon-e, has formed a strategic […]

JAL and Matternet to Launch Drone Delivery Business Partnership in Japan

Matternet M2 drone system to be deployed in Tokyo’s new drone logistics project and utilized to assess drone delivery healthcare opportunities in Japan Japan Airlines (JAL) and Matternet signed an MOU to assess drone delivery healthcare opportunities and develop a future drone healthcare delivery business in Japan utilizing Matternet’s world-leading M2 urban drone logistics platform. […]

Japan Airlines Group Completes Succesful UAV Trial Transporting Fish to Local Restaurant in Tokyo

Under the mutual cooperation with the government of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan Airlines (JAL) conducted a trial transporting freight for approximately 46km within the local islands in Nagasaki with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) helicopter. On February 19, in conjunction with JAL Cargo`s transport service, fresh fish from the city of Shinkamigoto in Nagasaki was successfully […]

Japan Airlines Enhances China Network by Signing Codeshare Agreement with Shanghai Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced a codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January 9, 2020. The codeshare agreement will add two routes to JAL`s international network, which includes flights between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka Kansai airport, as well as Toyama airport. Both […]

Japan Airlines to Implement Smart Check-In Services at Narita International Airport in 2020

As tourism in Japan is expected to increase in the coming years, JAL is in the process of revising its international airport services at Narita Airport to address the diverse needs of customers around the world. By introducing JAL SMART AIRPORT in 2020, the facility will feature self-service bag drops and facial recognition technology to […]

Japan Airlines and ANA Become Supporting Partners of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) today signed a “Supporting Partner” Agreement for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay (hereinafter “Partnership Agreement”) with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games it was also announced that All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has also signed an agreement today […]

First Japan Airlines A350 XWB makes maiden flight

The first A350-900 for Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft to be produced by Airbus for the airline and features a special A350 logo on the fuselage. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as […]