Civil aviation news
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August 21, 2026
The Japanese carrier will bring more than 26,000 additional inbound seats to WA between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027 following the success of its first daily seasonal service between December…
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Malaysia Airlines cancelled flight MH89, which covered the route between Narita International Airport in Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur, after the aircraft, an A330-900neo, aborted the…
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August 20, 2026
Potential deal would make the Gulf state the fourth customer for the 767-based refueling aircraft after the United States, Japan and Israel
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in…
A Malaysia Airlines (MH) Airbus A330 bound for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) aborted its takeoff at Narita International Airport (NRT) on Thursday after an aircraft problem was reported…
The aircraft joins the silver plane delivered in July and completes the two-aircraft project created with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama
ANA Holdings, the parent company of Japan's largest airline All Nippon Airways (ANA), presented its adjusted flight schedule for the second half of fiscal year 2026. The…
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan’s defence force. The Ground Self-Defense Force is…
August 19, 2026
B-58554 joins the silver aircraft delivered in July, completing a two-aircraft project created with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with the Defence Minister of Japan Mr... The post Raksha Mantri to hold bilateral…
Following the conclusions of the study conducted by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways begin coordinating their…
Japan-based eVTOL developer SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Australian helicopter operator Gold Coast Helitours for the The post SkyDrive Signs Australia’s First eVTOL LOI With…
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are coordinating flight departure times on a domestic route for the first time in
Both airlines do not rule out further collaboration in future, including with competitors. Japan’s two largest carriers will coordinate their schedules on the Tokyo Haneda-Okayama domestic route, as…
August 18, 2026
Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced this Tuesday the signing of an MoU aimed at optimizing travel between Saudi Arabia, Japan and destinations beyond, by combining their route networks…
Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced on Tuesday the signing of an MoU aimed at improving travel between Saudi Arabia, Japan and destinations beyond, by combining their networks…
Rakuten is brokering Helsing's sale of HX-2 strike drones to Japan's army, and the aircraft under test is the same one a German defense ministry document said struggled to launch in Ukraine.
The main landing gear of a JASDF F-15 collapsed during landing, causing the aircraft to slide on the runway and turn 180 degrees as it slowed down. An F-15 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force…
Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding connectivity… The post Riyadh Air, ANA sign MoU to expand Saudi Arabia-Japan connectivity…
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Japan Airlines (JAL) is significantly expanding its offering to Europe in the 2026/27 winter schedule. On the routes to London and Paris, JAL will deploy the Airbus A350-1000 more frequently…
Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH) are preparing to coordinate flight schedules on a domestic route for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the country’s two largest…
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August 17, 2026
Japanese e-commerce and financial services group Rakuten is helping German defense technology company Helsing pursue a sale of… The post Rakuten helps Helsing pitch HX-2 strike drone to Japan…
The first F-15EX Eagle II destined to Kadena Air Base in Japan broke cover, flying with the “ZZ” tail flash and the markings of the 18th Wing. The first F-15EX Eagle II destined to Kadena Air Base…
SkyDrive Inc has announced that Stéphane Ginoux has joined SkyDrive as an advisor, effective August 1, 2026. In his previous role, Ginoux was concurrently the President of Airbus Japan and the Head…
SkyDrive has appointed Stéphane Ginoux, former President of Airbus Japan and Head of Airbus operations in North Asia, as an The post Former Airbus Japan President Stéphane Ginoux Joins SkyDrive as…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The strategic axis between New Delhi and Tokyo is set for a major upward trajectory as defence... The post Skies of Alliance: India and Japan…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Japan-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) pioneer SkyDrive Inc., heavily backed by the Suzuki Motor Corporation,... The post…
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Delta Air Lines (DL) Flight 1921 was preparing to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) on February 5, 2025, when a Japan Airlines (JL) Boeing 787 struck the Delta…
August 15, 2026
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Japan Airlines dominates the world's busiest Airbus A350-900 routes in 2026, while other carriers across Asia make the rest top seven.
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August 14, 2026
Vietjet Air Cargo has selected Group Concorde to provide sales agency (GSA) services covering Japan and Indonesia. The new tie-up started in August and will see India-headquartered Group Concorde…
