All Japan articles – Page 10
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NewsJapan to introduce new UAV regulations
The Japanese government is to begin enforcing new regulations surrounding the use of unmanned air vehicles in national airspace in December, with its action having been prompted by a threat to its prime minister last April.
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Bell dismisses UH-X rethink claims
Japan's defence ministry is unlikely to reverse its decision to award a major procurement contract to a combined Bell Helicopter/Fuji Heavy Industries team - at least in the view of Bell chief executive John Garrison.
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NewsNorthrop builds first F-35 centre fuselage for assembly in Japan
Northrop Grumman has built the first F-35 centre fuselage destined for Japan’s domestic joint strike fighter assembly plant, operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
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Airbus Helicopters hopeful Japan will reverse UH-X decision
Airbus Helicopters remains confident that it can persuade Japan’s defence ministry to reconsider its decision to select a combined Bell Helicopter/Fuji Heavy Industries bid for its UH-X contest over the European manufacturer’s own clean-sheet proposal.
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Cebu Pacific to start three international services
Cebu Pacific will start three international services on 17 December.
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NewsVIDEO: Sony/ZMP UAV takes flight
A recently formed Sony Mobile/ZMP joint venture has carried out first flight tests of a vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing unmanned air vehicle prototype.
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Air France expands Korean Air codeshare
Air France has expanded its codeshare with Korean Air, which took place this month.
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Tokyo picks Fuji/Bell offer for UH-X helicopter requirement
Tokyo has selected a joint Fuji Heavy Industries/Bell Helicopter proposal for its UH-X requirement for a next-generation multi-role helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).
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NewsRIAT: Japanese P-1 to reach full capability by September
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force expects its Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to reach full operational capability by September 2015.
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NewsJapan becomes first V-22 export customer
Japan is now officially set to become the first foreign operator of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey after signing a $332 million contract for five of the tiltrotor aircraft.
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NewsJapanese P-1 MPA to make first international trip to UK and Djibouti
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries P-1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) will make its international debut in July, following confirmation that it is due to fly at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in the UK followed by tropical testing in Djibouti.
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ANA to launch Tokyo-Brussels service in October
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has firmed up the launch date of its Tokyo-Brussels service, which it first announced in June.
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Tigerair Taiwan to launch Kaohsiung-Osaka service on 3 July
Tigerair Taiwan will launch a Kaohsiung-Osaka Kansai service on 3 July.
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China Airlines to start Tainan-Osaka service in October
Taiwan’s China Airlines plans to start a Tainan-Osaka Kansai service on 28 October.
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NewsJapan raises E-2D acquisition to four aircraft
The Japanese government intends to buy four Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft rather than one, a US military agency says.
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Four Chinese carriers seek traffic rights to Japan
Four Chinese carriers have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) seeking traffic rights to operate services to Japan.
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Panasonic live TV and wi-fi to debut on ANA's 787-9
With Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) on 5 May to launch international services with its newly arrived Boeing 787-9s, passengers will be able to benefit from the latest Panasonic in-flight entertainment and connectivity system.
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Bangkok Airways expands JAL codeshare
Bangkok Airways has expanded its codeshare with Japan Airlines (JAL), which took effect on 29 March.
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Jetstar Japan to start Tokyo-Hong Kong service on 1 June
Jetstar Japan plans to start a Tokyo Narita-Hong Kong service on 1 June.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Sharp eye and laser blasts promise to clean up space junk
Spacecraft, by nature, are delicate machines; they are certainly not designed cope with being hit by an exploding hand grenade