Starting in October 2025, JAL will sequentially introduce cargo stretch films made from biomass materials using the mass balance method at domestic airports. This marks the first initiative within Japan’s aviation industry. Compared to conventional methods, the mass balance method reduces concerns about raw material shortages and requires no large-scale capital investment. Additionally, this method achieves physical properties equivalent to those of conventional petroleum-based products. JAL … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines becomes first Japanese airline to introduce biomass-based cargo stretch films using the mass balance method
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Japan Airlines unveils revamped JALCARGO website with enhanced digital features
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) will completely renew its cargo website on August 28, 2025. Featuring a refined design along with diverse content such as “JALCARGO NEXT” column, case studies, and a Fresh from the producer page, as well as enhanced support tools such as chatbots and FAQs, the renewed platform aims to offer customers a more convenient, clear, and user-friendly experience. Overview of the JALCARGO website renewal Easier to navigate To help customers quickly find the information … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines unveils revamped JALCARGO website with enhanced digital features
Japan Airlines launches cell transport service for regenerative medicine ‘J Solutions Pharma Cells’
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) announces the launch of "J SOLUTIONS PHARMA CELLS," a specialised cell transport service designed to support advancements in regenerative medicine, a rapidly evolving and critical medical field. The rapid growth of regenerative medicine has led to increasing demand for highly specialised cell transport solutions. Leveraging its extensive expertise in pharmaceutical logistics, JAL is committed to driving progress in the medical field by addressing these emerging … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines launches cell transport service for regenerative medicine ‘J Solutions Pharma Cells’
Commencement of a pre-feasibility study for the commercialisation of sustainable aviation, bio-naphtha, and renewable diesel utilising domestic forest residues
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Chugoku Lumber Co., Ltd., Boeing Japan KK, and Obayashi Corporation, have concluded a memorandum of understanding on a preliminary business feasibility study for the manufacture and sale of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), bio-naphtha, and renewable diesel from domestic forest residues (hereinafter, the “Pre-Feasibility Study”). Background and significance Japan is among the leading countries in terms of forest … [Read more...] about Commencement of a pre-feasibility study for the commercialisation of sustainable aviation, bio-naphtha, and renewable diesel utilising domestic forest residues
JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI sign MoU to collaborate on pure Japan-domestic wood-based SAF
Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood. In February 2023 Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and GEI launched the "MORISORA Project." In February 2025 an agreement was signed to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell bioethanol made from wood biomass. JAL … [Read more...] about JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI sign MoU to collaborate on pure Japan-domestic wood-based SAF
JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it has joined the community organized by Narita International Airport Corporation and successfully obtained the “CEIV Lithium Batteries (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries*) certification”. This quality certification program for the air transport of lithium batteries was established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). To meet the stringent requirements of the CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, JAL … [Read more...] about JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
