Japan Airlines

Wagyu Souvenir Service Launches on January 31

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Providing a convenient gift option exclusive to ZIPAIR customers

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  • Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - February 29, 2024) - ZIPAIR Tokyo announced a partnership with JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd., and JAL Cargo Service Co., Ltd., offering a new exclusive service to purchase Japanese Wagyu beef for customers traveling to Singapore and/or the United States, started on January 31, 2024.
  • Through this new partnership, the companies will provide a convenient option for purchasing Japanese Wagyu beef on select international routes operated by ZIPAIR.
  • Through this announcement, ZIPAIR aims to promote tourism in Japan by offering premium quality Japanese Wagyu to its valued customers.
  • Commencement of Service: Service starts on flights departing from January 31, 2024 (Sales start on January 24 on ZIPAIR`s website)
    Prices will be available on the ZIPAIR website.

Remark Holdings, Inc. Releases Version 1.0 of its AI-powered Video Analytics System for Aircraft Engine Inspections And Safety

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Remark's AESIS is intended for use by airlines, airline maintenance teams, engine manufacturers, airplane manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies, insurance companies, regulators, etc.

Key Points: 
  • Remark's AESIS is intended for use by airlines, airline maintenance teams, engine manufacturers, airplane manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies, insurance companies, regulators, etc.
  • Any deviations or defects from these specifications can lead to performance, efficiency, and most importantly, safety issues.
  • Remark's AESIS 1.0 detects in real-time critical defects or damage in all types of aircraft engine turbine blades that have the potential for ablation, cracks, or other forms of damage.
  • Remark intends to demonstrate its Aircraft Engine Inspection System at the MRO (i.e.

Alaska Airlines is rolling out new global award redemptions

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles have long offered outsized value for our members who work hard to earn and save their miles. That's why we're making it even easier and more rewarding to go global with our Mileage Plan program with upfront information that's clearer and more user-friendly. We're also expanding award availability so our members can find more award space when they want to travel.

Key Points: 
  • We're also expanding award availability so our members can find more award space when they want to travel.
  • We now have a more straightforward set of award charts for all our oneworld and partner airlines that will be effective in March 2024.
  • We're also expanding access to premium economy awards with more partners than ever before, including American Airlines and Japan Airlines, at award levels starting just 30% higher than economy*.
  • Alaska has consistently offered some of the best global award redemptions in the industry.

JAL and REGENT Sign Agreement to Study Seaglider Operations in Japan

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The agreement follows a strategic investment in REGENT made earlier this year by JAL Innovation Fund, the CVC of JAL.

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  • The agreement follows a strategic investment in REGENT made earlier this year by JAL Innovation Fund, the CVC of JAL.
  • Through this agreement, the two companies aim to implement next-generation mobility where people can move safely and comfortably with zero emissions.
  • With the goal of establishing a system of seaglider operations in Japan, JAL aims to utilize its accumulated knowledge of safe operation while REGENT brings its technological expertise to the table.
  • “By leveraging the expertise JAL has cultivated over the years to conduct safe operations, we hope to create a world where everyone can travel safely and comfortably by seaglider.”

Sierra Space Increases Total Investment to a Record $1.7 Billion with $290M Series B Funding, Bringing Valuation to $5.3 Billion

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The round brings the company’s total capital raised to $1.7 billion, the largest ever capital raise by a commercial space company over the combined Series A and B rounds.

Key Points: 
  • The round brings the company’s total capital raised to $1.7 billion, the largest ever capital raise by a commercial space company over the combined Series A and B rounds.
  • This latest milestone elevates Sierra Space’s valuation to $5.3 billion and reaffirms the company’s position as a leader in the new global space industry.
  • "Sierra Space is excited to create a long-term strategic relationship with our Japanese investors and industry partners,” said Tom Vice, CEO of Sierra Space.
  • Citi acted as private placement agent to Sierra Space on this Series B transaction.

Xiamen Airlines shines at APEX 44th Annual Global Conference

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines is accredited with the 2024 APEX World Class award.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines is accredited with the 2024 APEX World Class award.
  • This highest award category of APEX just granted only 8 airlines from all over the world, including Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Saudia Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
  • Xiamen Airlines is the only one among Chinese airlines.
  • It is worth mentioning that this is the second year in a row that Xiamen Airlines has been awarded.

Xiamen Airlines shines at APEX 44th Annual Global Conference

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines is accredited with the 2024 APEX World Class award.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines is accredited with the 2024 APEX World Class award.
  • This highest award category of APEX just granted only 8 airlines from all over the world, including Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Saudia Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
  • Xiamen Airlines is the only one among Chinese airlines.
  • It is worth mentioning that this is the second year in a row that Xiamen Airlines has been awarded.

Boom Supersonic Announces Significant Overture Program Advances

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Selects key tier-one structure suppliers for Overture's wing, fuselage, and empennage; reveals Overture systems configuration

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  • Selects key tier-one structure suppliers for Overture's wing, fuselage, and empennage; reveals Overture systems configuration
    PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic , the company building the world's fastest airliner, announced today at the Paris Air Show significant advances on Overture, its sustainable supersonic aircraft, including milestones for its Symphony™ engine.
  • Boom also revealed today, for the first time, Overture's full systems configuration as the aircraft program advances toward production.
  • "We are incredibly proud of the progress with Overture and Symphony from our global team of partners and suppliers who continue to operate at an accelerated pace toward the future of sustainable supersonic flight," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • Boom continues to advance with Northrop Grumman on a defense variant of Overture that will expand the total addressable market for supersonic aircraft.

Boom Supersonic Announces Significant Overture Program Advances

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Selects key tier-one structure suppliers for Overture's wing, fuselage, and empennage; reveals Overture systems configuration

Key Points: 
  • Selects key tier-one structure suppliers for Overture's wing, fuselage, and empennage; reveals Overture systems configuration
    PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic , the company building the world's fastest airliner, announced today at the Paris Air Show significant advances on Overture, its sustainable supersonic aircraft, including milestones for its Symphony™ engine.
  • Boom also revealed today, for the first time, Overture's full systems configuration as the aircraft program advances toward production.
  • "We are incredibly proud of the progress with Overture and Symphony from our global team of partners and suppliers who continue to operate at an accelerated pace toward the future of sustainable supersonic flight," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • Boom continues to advance with Northrop Grumman on a defense variant of Overture that will expand the total addressable market for supersonic aircraft.

Japan Airlines now using RTX to improve predictive maintenance

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that JAL will use Collins Aerospace's Ascentia® maintenance performance monitoring solution on its Boeing 787 fleet.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that JAL will use Collins Aerospace's Ascentia® maintenance performance monitoring solution on its Boeing 787 fleet.
  • The cloud-based predictive maintenance solution uses advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms to help airlines improve maintenance operations and increase aircraft reliability.
  • "Ascentia is designed to help airlines improve their operational efficiency," said Clotilde Enel-Rehel, executive director for Customer Programs at Collins Aerospace.
  • "Our data-driven solution will provide JAL with predictive maintenance recommendations to optimize their schedule and improving their customers' experience."