ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter "ANA HD") announced the reorganisation of its cargo business companies, integrating Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (NCA), NCA Japan Co., Ltd. (NCAJ) and ANA Cargo Inc. (ACX) into a single entity to enhance the ANA Group’s air cargo capabilities. This integration aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the ANA Group’s cargo business by combining the expertise of ACX as a combination carrier with the specialised know-how of NCA and NCAJ as dedicated freighter … [Read more...] about ANA Group announces cargo business reorganisation to strengthen global air freight operations
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ANA HD completes long-distance medical supply drone delivery trials in Okinawa
ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA HD) recently completed long-distance medical supply drone delivery trials in Okinawa Prefecture, validating the use of VTOL fixed-wing drones to transport prescription pharmaceuticals and research blood samples across remote islands. The trials were conducted from Oct. 19, 2025, to Jan. 29, 2026, using VTOL fixed-wing drones capable of vertical takeoff and landing while cruising efficiently at high speeds over long distances like a fixed-wing aircraft. The initiative was … [Read more...] about ANA HD completes long-distance medical supply drone delivery trials in Okinawa
ANA Group initiates strategic reoganisation of cargo business to accelerate growth and streamline operations
ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) announced the commencement of a strategic reorganisation of its group-wide cargo business companies. The move reinforces the ANA Group's commitment to strengthening its cargo business, maximising groupwide synergies and positioning the cargo sector as a primary engine of sustainable growth. The reorganisation is strategically engineered to accelerate decision-making, optimise cost structures and enhance overall profitability across the cargo segment. ANA … [Read more...] about ANA Group initiates strategic reoganisation of cargo business to accelerate growth and streamline operations
ANA Holdings finalises acquisition of all shares of Nippon Cargo Airlines
After obtaining approval from the relevant authorities, ANA Holdings (ANA HD) acquired all shares of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) through a simplified share exchange with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha on August 1. Combining NCA’s large freighter network with ANA Group’s extensive international network of passenger and freighter flights will bolster transport capacity between Japan and Asia, Europe, and the U.S. ANA operates six Boeing 767 freighters and two Boeing 777 freighters, and NCA … [Read more...] about ANA Holdings finalises acquisition of all shares of Nippon Cargo Airlines
ANA Holdings earns third consecutive CDP climate change ‘A List’ spot as the only airline group worldwide
For the third consecutive year, ANA HOLDINGS INC. received an ‘A List’ ranking for its environmental transparency and climate change leadership by CDP, a global environmental nonprofit organization. This distinction makes ANA HD the only airline group worldwide to receive this recognition. “This third consecutive ‘A List’ ranking affirms that ANA Group’s ongoing leadership and commitment to climate action and transparency is being recognized by the public”, said ANA HD Chief Sustainability … [Read more...] about ANA Holdings earns third consecutive CDP climate change ‘A List’ spot as the only airline group worldwide
Wingcopter, ITOCHU, and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan
ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter's partner in Japan, have tested the transport of research blood using Wingcopter's delivery drone in a research project. Together with ANA Holdings and the local blood center of the Japanese Red Cross, research blood was flown between the cities of Urasoe and Nago in Okinawa Prefecture. The project aims to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of drones in the delivery of blood products, with the long-term goal of relieving the burden on delivery staff … [Read more...] about Wingcopter, ITOCHU, and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan
