Civil aviation news
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August 5, 2026
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An extreme near-miss for an ANA 767-300ER on final approach to Haneda.
August 3, 2026
Japan Airlines (JL) is changing its digital marketing strategy after artificial intelligence began reshaping how travelers search for flights and airline information. The post Japan Airlines Turns…
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A350-900 bound for Tokyo Haneda made a precautionary return to Copenhagen Airport on Monday after the crew shut down one of the aircraft’s engines following an…
Skyports Infrastructure has been appointed by Mitsui Fudosan and Ise-Shima Resort Management Co. to support a Mie Prefecture-backed feasibility study assessing the future deployment of Advanced Air…
A Scandinavian Airlines System long-haul flight bound for Tokyo was forced to turn back to Copenhagen Airport following an in-flight engine problem over Poland. COPENHAGEN — Flight SK983, operated…
Munich Airport hosted a high-level delegation from Chubu Centrair International Airport (Centrair) in Nagoya, Japan, for a multi-day exchange focused on innovation, operational excellence and…
ITOCHU Corporation has agreed to acquire a stake in Aviation Capital Group (ACG), joining Tokyo Century in the ownership of one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors through a new joint management…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Green AI Co., Ltd. have signed a Solutions Usage Partnership Agreement to promote cost-effective carbon emissions reduction and improve energy efficiency…
August 1, 2026
The Future Travel Experience (FTE) World Innovation Summit will relocate to Tokyo for its 2027 edition, with Haneda Airport (HND) hosting the global aviation event from March 1-3, 2027. According to…
Air India (AI) has partnered with Japan-based SkyDrive Inc. and Suzuki Motor Corporation to examine the feasibility of using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for medical air…
July 31, 2026
Munich Airport hosted a delegation from sister airport Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya, Japan, led by President & CEO Hironori Kagohashi, to strengthen cooperation on innovation…
On July 21, 2026, the Japanese government approved its “Japan Growth Strategy” during a Cabinet meeting. Under this strategy, eVTOLs have been included as a key technology within the “17 Strategic…
India’s aviation sector is preparing for another technological shift as Air India, Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Australia, the United States and Japan have formalized a new trilateral agreement, with the aim of strengthening air… The post Australia, US, Japan formalize new trilateral air logistics agreement…
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…
