All Japan articles
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NewsJapan’s SkyMark sees significant profit jump on ‘full-fledged’ recovery
SkyMark Airlines has reported a significant jump in its six-month operating profit, amid a “full-fledged recovery” in passenger travel demand, with passenger volume hitting record highs.
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NewsANA to deploy high-density 787-10s on domestic flights, replacing 777s
For the first time All Nippon Airways will operate Boeing 787-10s on its domestic network, with the type progressively replacing 777s that will be phased out.
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NewsMitsubishi Heavy sees ‘striking growth’ in defence order intake as Q1 profits hold steady
Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s (MHI) defence and space division recorded “striking growth” in quarterly order intake, as it booked “several large projects” in line with the Japanese government’s increased defence spending.
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NewsJAL rebounds to first quarter profit as passenger revenues surge
Japan Airlines Group swung back to profitability in its fiscal first quarter, amid an uptick in passenger revenues past pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsANA parent swings to quarterly profit on strong passenger travel demand
ANA Holdings rebounded to profitability in its first-quarter earnings, helped by a jump in revenues led by strong passenger travel demand across international, domestic and low-cost networks.
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NewsJapan’s SkyDrive reveals higher seat-count eVTOL amid 2026 certification target
Japan-based advanced air mobility company SkyDrive modified the specifications of its eponymous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by adding an extra seat, amid plans to have the programme certificated by 2026.
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NewsANA not expecting delays for new jets
All Nippon Airways (ANA) does not expect major delays in the delivery of its new aircraft, including the Boeing 737 Max and 777-9 widebodies.
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NewsMitsubishi Heavy eyes rise in defence order intake as full-year profits up 66%
Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s (MHI) aircraft, defence and space unit expects a significant rise in defence order intake this year – led by an uptick in missile systems orders – as Japanese defence spending grows.
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NewsSOCOM seeks partnership with Japan on maritime C-130 development
US Special Operations Command remains years from flying a Lockheed Martin C-130 variant capable of taking off and landing on water, but wants to learn about Japan’s experience with its ShinMaywa US-2 maritime aircraft.
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NewsJAL swings back to profitability, on ‘steady path’ to growth
Japan Airlines returned to the black in its full-year financial results, buoyed by a strong showing in domestic travel demand and “steady progress” in international recovery.
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NewsToyota and Joby Aviation deepen their partnership
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation will supply Joby Aviation with “key powertrain and actuation components” for Joby’s in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsJAL orders 21 737 Max 8s for short-haul fleet renewal
Japan Airlines (JAL) has ordered 21 Boeing 737 Max 8s, as part of efforts to upgrade its short-haul fleet.
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In depthIAE marks 40th anniversary as V2500 production, maintenance work hums along
Forty years after its founding, IAE International Aero Engines is still producing V2500s, including turbofans for Embraer’s new C-390 military transport, and its maintenance shops are humming, supporting some 3,000 active V2500-powered Airbus A320ceo-family jets.
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News‘Brighter future’: ANA parent outlines near-term airline strategy as recovery continues
The parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA) is working to “maximise profitability” of its airline business amid a rebound in travel demand, as part of a newly-unveiled corporate strategy that targets “further growth” beyond recovery in the long-term.
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NewsJapan’s Skymark Airlines returns to nine-month profit
Skymark Airlines returned to profitability in its nine-month earnings, buoyed by a return of leisure domestic travel demand.
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NewsJAL, ANA differ in outlook amid rebound to profitability
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have offered differing near-term outlooks, despite being profitable in their nine-month earnings, and making good progress in recovery following Japan’s border reopening.
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NewsJAL picks New York as first A350-1000 destination; hints at new ‘unprecedented’ cabins
Japan Airlines (JAL) has disclosed operational details for its first Airbus A350-1000s, as it teases “unprecedented” cabin products for its new flagship aircraft.
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NewsANA China ramp-up ‘pending’ as airline restores international network
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) Group is set to restore much of its international network in the coming months on the back of increasing travel demand, but has held back any firm plans to expand its operations to Mainland China.
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NewsBorder reopening a relief for Japanese majors but weak outbound travel remains concern
Japan’s two largest carriers are seeing a healthy boost in inbound travel demand following the country’s decision to ease travel restrictions a month ago, though they warn that China’s continued closure and economic headwinds will remain challenges.
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NewsAero engines boost returns IHI aerospace unit to profitability
The Aero Engine, Space and Defence business of Japan’s IHI swung to a half-year operating profit, helped by a boost in revenue from its aircraft engines segment.