ANA has recorded its highest ever international cargo revenue in a fiscal year as the airlines saw 328.7 billion yen in transactions, up 104.8 percent from that seen in the previous year. The Japanese airline attributed its strong performance in international cargo services to robust demand and a shift to air transport as a result of congestion in marine transport. ANA said it was able to fully utilise its freighter aircraft as it introduced new routes with the group’s Boeing 777F … [Read more...] about Despite soaring cargo revenue, ANA posts loss in 2021
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ANA assigns former Peach chief as president, CEO
All Nippon Airways (ANA) proposed changes to its board, which includes the appointment of Shinichi Inoue as president and CEO of the Japanese carrier. The 63-year-old will step in on 1 April and will succeed Yuji Hirako, who will become vice chairman of ANA holdings on the same date. Also read: ANA moves cargo flights to Narita on new schedule Mr. Inoue started his career at ANA’s personnel department in 1990 and throughout his tenure has held sales and marketing posts, with a stint in … [Read more...] about ANA assigns former Peach chief as president, CEO
First ANA A380 rolls-out of Airbus Paintshop
The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg, Germany, bearing the airline’s distinctive and unique Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle livery. ANA has firm orders for three A380s, becoming the first customer for the superjumbo in Japan. The airlinewill take delivery of the first A380 at the end of Q1 2019 and will operate the aircraft on the popular leisure Narita-Honolulu route. The three ANA A380s will be painted in a … [Read more...] about First ANA A380 rolls-out of Airbus Paintshop
Nepal Airlines courting Middle East carriers, could sell 51% stake
Nepal Airlines said it has held informal talks with a Middle East airline after the Nepalese government mandated it to find a “strategic partner,” its managing director said earlier this week. The state-owned carrier is in the midst of a turnaround, having recently brought in two A320 narrow body aircraft and with plans to bring in two A330 wide-bodies as it phases out its sole B757. Nepal Airlines currently operates two A320-200s, one B757-200, two DHC-6-300s, one MA-60 and one Y12 on … [Read more...] about Nepal Airlines courting Middle East carriers, could sell 51% stake
Boeing delivers 50th B787 Dreamliner to ANA
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Boeing celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th B787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing's Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world's first airline to operate 50 B787 Dreamliners. "The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up new routes into new markets, while also forming the backbone of our long-haul fleet," said Osamu Shinobe, president and CEO, ANA. "As the launch customer … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers 50th B787 Dreamliner to ANA
Lufthansa, ANA further integrate networks
Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have announced a further integration of their services from 12 July, as part of their cooperation agreement signed in late 2014 and gradually extended. As of 12 July, Lufthansa’s entire European feeder network will be combined with the direct flights of both partners. As a result, customers from all European countries will benefit from access to the joint venture’s strong network. This has only been possible for customers in Germany, Austria, France, … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA further integrate networks