Civil aviation news
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August 14, 2026
Tokyo has deployed a Kawasaki P-1 patrol aircraft belonging to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to Djibouti to participate in an anti-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia. Japan’s…
American carrier Delta Air Lines announced it will launch a new daily route between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT), its second route from…
A priori, Moscow has not taken the path of rapprochement with Tokyo. While the presence of Russian military aircraft in the Kuril Islands is normally limited to transport…
August 13, 2026
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, announced the completion of a demonstration flight of its “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (SkyDrive Model SD-05). The flight…
Group Concorde has been appointed GSSA for Vietjet Air Cargo in Japan and Indonesia, effective August 2026, taking responsibility for sales, customer engagement and market development in both…
August 12, 2026
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More than five hundred dead, four survivors and a desperate message On August 12, 1985, a Boeing 747 belonging to the Japanese company crashed into a mountain range while en route to Osaka. It is…
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August 11, 2026
Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are expanding their codeshare partnership, prompted by Malaysia Airlines' launch of a new Fukuoka-Kuala Lumpur route on 2 September…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Centre on a plea seeking directions for... The post SC Seeks Centre’s Response On Petition…
With the new US government’s defence focus moving away from Europe, Japan is set to play an expanding role to counter continued modernisation by an assertive China. Japan’s Defense Build-Up Program…
Australian start-up Millibeam has manufactured a handheld counter-drone system built on the company’s RF silicon. RAKURAI (Japanese for lightning bolt) weighs less than 1kg and The post Millibeam…
At the end of July, the yen had recorded its worst fall against the dollar in forty years. A ruinous debacle, attributable in part to the higher guaranteed returns...
August 10, 2026
Japan sent a Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to Djibouti, in Africa, marking a significant shift in the country's participation in international anti-piracy operations in the Gulf…
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the following three Thai companies: Bangkok…
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, announced the commencement of formal familiarization meetings with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Delta Air Lines announced it will launch a new nonstop route between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo-Narita… The post Delta launches new nonstop Seattle-Tokyo Narita route…
August 9, 2026
The Japanese government raised its level of concern over Indo-Pacific security, stating that China and Russia are strategically intensifying their military coordination. The…
August 8, 2026
Defense procurement chief met government agencies and technology companies during four-day trip
The company provides for meals for over a dozen international airlins, including Air France, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic.
August 7, 2026
Delta Air Lines plans to return to Tokyo-Narita Airport starting 27 March 2027. The airline will serve the airport daily from Seattle with an Airbus A330neo, adding to its…
Delta Air Lines will launch a new daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) on 27 March 2027, further strengthening its Seattle hub and…
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced that it is to add five new and resumed international routes to China,… The post Cebu Pacific adds 5 new routes to China, Vietnam, and Japan for Q4 2026 appeared…
Japan Airlines (JAL) is to deepen its partnership with Malaysia Airlines with the aim of bringing more international… The post JAL, Malaysia Airlines codeshare deal aims to boost regional Japan…
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announces the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. (JBZ), a major…
August 6, 2026
Aichi Prefectural Police in Japan became the first public safety agency in the Asia-Pacific region to operate a Bell 505 helicopter specially configured for…
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…
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…
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 »