Aviation and space news
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August 6, 2026
The aviation units of key Japanese conglomerates have enjoyed strong first quarter revenues. Japanese industrial groups Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), IHI, and Shinmaywa have posted their first…
Australian carrier Qantas is withdrawing from its stake in Japanese offshoot Jetstar Japan. According to the company, Qantas is selling its 33.32 percent stake…
With the publication of a new edition of its White Paper, Japan's Ministry of Defense highlighted the notable growth of Chinese Armed Forces' combat aviation between…
ispace Europe, the Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Japanese company ispace, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop Phase 2 of the Magpie project (for its…
August 5, 2026
Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have commenced aerial policing operations utilising the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ceremony…
The reinforced presence of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters at Kadena Air Base, in Okinawa, underscores the United States' strategic priority for the Indo-Pacific. The move took place during the…
USAF maintains high rotation of F-22s in Japan as Kadena awaits permanent arrival of F-15EX Eagle II
While awaiting completion of the arrival of its new F-15EX Eagle II fleet, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) continues to maintain a high rotation of its F-22 stealth fighters…
As one of the most capable military forces in the Indo-Pacific, Japan's Self-Defense Forces maintain an inventory of close to 1,000 aircraft and more than 140 vessels, reflecting…
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 767-300ER performed an emergency go-around on approach to Tokyo Haneda Airport after receiving a... Read More »
Japan's defense ministry pushed four drone makers into navy testing under a rapid development program built on Ukraine's battlefield lessons, as Chinese carriers operate near Iwo Jima and Tokyo's…
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled an aircraft with a special livery to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea, one of Japan's most visited theme parks. Named JAL Jubilee Express, the…
Japan deployed two Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia’s Northern Territory…
The Aichi Prefectural Police in Japan began aerial surveillance operations with a Bell 505 helicopter, an addition that expands this prefecture's public safety…
Japan's Self-Defense Forces plan to defend their coastline with a multilayered SHIELD system, made up of thousands of unmanned aerial, surface and underwater vehicles. The…
Deal expected to be completed by June 2027. The Qantas Group has signed a binding agreement to divest its entire shareholding in low-cost operator Jetstar Japan, in a deal valued at around Y8.2…
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight narrowly avoided a midair collision with a Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) aircraft near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on Tuesday morning after the two aircraft…
August 4, 2026
A close call in Tokyo as a Civil Aviation Bureau CitationJet crossed in front of an ANA 767 on approach to Haneda Airport resulting in a TCAS RA and a go-around for the ANA flight. The post TCAS…
Japanese trading company Itochu plans to pay $1.95 billion for a 50% stake in Aviation Capital Group, one of the… The post Itochu to acquire 50% of aircraft lessor ACG in $1.95B deal appeared first…
Just over four months after arriving in Japan, the F-35As the USAF deployed to take over from the F-16CM Wild Weasels will now take part in their first SEAD exercises in the…
TOKYO and MIDLAND, Texas – August 4, 2026 – Fulfilling international regulatory conditions under its operating license, direct-to-cellular (D2C) satellite communications provider AST SpaceMobile…
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a promotional event held together with leading…
Japan Airlines has unveiled a specially themed aircraft celebrating Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th anniversary, with domestic flights that began… The post Japan Airlines unveils Tokyo DisneySea 25th…
The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement to change who owns Jetstar Japan,… The post Qantas Group, Japan Airlines sign deal to reshape Jetstar Japan ownership…
Trilateral collaboration combines manufacturing expertise, quality assurance and operational experience to advance next-generation unmanned systems and strengthen global drone supply chains Taiwan…
The UK, Italy and Japan’s crewed demonstrator for the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet is in final assembly, its sensor testbed is flying and its combustor is being printed Continue reading…
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that it has joined Hitachi and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in signing an agreement to… The post Japan Airlines joins pilot test to capture CO2 directly from seawater appeared…
The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement that will see the Qantas Group exit Jetstar Japan through a share buyback, paving the way for a Japanese capital-led…
With exercise BB26-1, the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor stealth fighters deployed in Japan continue honing their combat capabilities in an area of responsibility as…
Investment with Tokyo Century strengthens aircraft leasing capabilities as growing global fleets create long-term opportunities across the aviation aftermarket ITOCHU Corporation has announced a…
Under the deal, initially announced in February, Qantas will sell off its interest in the airline, which will rebrand as a wholly Japanese-owned low-cost carrier and “allow the Qantas Group to…
