Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and SPRING JAPAN Co., Ltd. began operating dedicated cargo aircraft introduced by the Yamato Group between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Sapporo's New Chitose Airport and Kitakyushu Airport on Thursday, August 1, 2024. This new development makes Haneda Airport the fifth airport to be served by these freighters, following Narita Airport, New Chitose Airport, Kitakyushu Airport, and Naha Airport, which have been in service since April 11, 2024. To … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines launches new cargo aircraft services between Tokyo and Sapporo/Kitakyushu
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JAL and MHI begin joint exploration of collaboration in aircraft maintenance and aftermarket services
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have agreed to commence joint exploration of potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket business. The two companies have signed a memorandum on the matter. The aircraft aftermarket business includes services such as repairs maintenance, parts supply, and refurbishment, which are essential for the maint en an ce and enhancement of aircraft’s flight safety and operational efficiency. With the global recovery … [Read more...] about JAL and MHI begin joint exploration of collaboration in aircraft maintenance and aftermarket services
JAL banks on digitisation with cargo.one partnership
Following the launch of cargo.one in Japan earlier this month, Japan Airline’s cargo division has announced an international partnership with the air cargo booking marketplace as the airline looks to prioritize transactions online and accelerate its digital transormation. The carrier’s capacity from the Tokyo hub will now be available for air freight forwarders as they get to easily search, book, amend and track JAL cargo space in real time with just a few clicks. The flag carrier … [Read more...] about JAL banks on digitisation with cargo.one partnership
DoKaSch Opticooler gets nod from Japan Airlines
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a new Master Rental Agreement (MRA) for the usage of the Opticooler as part of the carrier’s cool service. DoKaSch and JAL said the rental agreement will help meet the country’s growing needs for a safe and reliable air cargo cold chain. Japan Airlines said its hub at Narita International Airport handles about 60 percent of the country’s imported pharma products, and the new MRA with DoKaSch enables the carrier to strengthen … [Read more...] about DoKaSch Opticooler gets nod from Japan Airlines
Asia Pacific carriers take next step to zero emissions target
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) last week announced full support to the Air Transport Action Group’s statement declaring the adoption of a long-term climate goal in the air transport sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline trade group had earlier announced its own commitment to the net zero emissions goal in September and has already adopted the ICAO CORSIA as part of a broader set of industry measures to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific carriers take next step to zero emissions target
Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to provide better user experience for its cargo customers and partners and manage costs by replacing multiple legacy systems and migrating its operations to the cloud. The carrier is now using IBS Software’s iCargo Cargo Terminal Operation (CTO) for Japan to cover the import, export, transfers, as well as warehouse and airport operations across its domestic and international network. Despite the volatile conditions caused by the coronavirus, IBS said the … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops