Japan

Haneda Crash Update: Investigators Analyze Pilot Fatigue and HUD Usage

Procedural errors and the absence of sterile-cockpit rules were key factors in the January 2024 collision at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Night-visibility tests conducted by Japanese investigators seek to explain why the JAL crew failed to detect the aircraft occupying the runway.

Boeing Reclaims its Stronghold: New U.S. Trade Deal Curbs Airbus's Advance in Japan

The commitment to purchase 100 aircraft, part of a pact involving tariffs, comes after years of Japan Airlines' diversification towards the European manufacturer.

787 Crash: India and Japan Order Inspections, with a Focus on the Aircraft Engines and Systems

India's DGCA imposes specific checks on Air India's GE GEnx engines, while Japan instructs its operators to conduct a general inspection of airframes and engines. US authorities consider grounding the aircraft "premature."

Qantas Launches Seasonal Route to Sapporo: Connecting Sydney to Hokkaido's Ski Resorts

Qantas has announced the return of its nonstop flights between Sydney and the new Chitose Airport in Sapporo, marking the only direct connection between the two cities. The seasonal service will operate three times a week during the 2025-2026 northern ski season, offering over 20,000 seats for travelers seeking Japan’s renowned Hokkaido ski resorts

Japan's National Police Agency takes delivery of its first Airbus H160 helicopters

Japan's NPA takes delivery of its first Airbus H160 helicopters, marking a milestone in the modernization of its air fleet.

Japan develops new electronic warfare aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1

U.S. gives green light for sale of additional KC-46A tankers to Japan

Japan Coast Guard expands SeaGuardian drone fleet to enhance maritime safety and SAR capabilities

Japan and U.S. to jointly develop hypersonic weapons interceptor

Finnair boosts Japan, US and Norway for its 2025 summer season

ANA announces Pratt & Whitney engines will be inspected

ANA sufre el impacto operativo de los motores Pratt & Whitney

U.S. Japan and Australia join forces to develop future generation of unmanned aircraft

Japan to develop new air-to-air missile to equip its sixth-generation fighters

British Airways celebrates 75 years connecting the UK with Japan

Japan considers converting its Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft into «missile launching bombers»

Adiós definitivo al Mitsubishi SpaceJet

Final goodbye to the Mitsubishi SpaceJet

London accelerates development of its future sixth-generation fighter by injecting funds into GCAP program

United consolidates Tokyo operations and begins flights between Washington and Haneda