Asia Pacific May 4, 2021
Pleasure flights over Japan take off with travel-hungry South Koreans
by Dahee Kim
Since permission was given by authorities last November, a number of airlines have begun flying would-be tourists over parts of Japan.
World / Science & Health Apr 20, 2021
NASA’s Mars helicopter completes first flight on another world
by Kenneth Chang
Like the first flight of an airplane by Wilbur and Orville Wright, the flight did not go far or last long, but it showed what could be done.
National Apr 13, 2021
Misawa Aviation & Science Museum will show the first successfully flown version of the small business plane from April 20.
Business / Corporate Apr 12, 2021
Wealthy Japanese flying private in greater numbers, ANA says
by Shiho Takezawa
Due in part to change in habits as a result of virus fears, ANA Holdings Inc.’s private jet charter business is expecting sales of ¥1 billion in the 2022 fiscal year.
National Mar 29, 2021
Low-altitude flights over Tokyo struggle to take hold amid pandemic
Only about 60% of the initially predicted number of flights landing at Haneda Airport and some 80% of flights leaving the airport used the routes in December last year.
National / History Mar 7, 2021
The founding father of Japanese seismology
by Roger Pulvers
Aikitsu Tanakadate was a leading light in Japan's early research into earthquakes, and urged the government to get involved in damage control measures.
Business / Corporate Feb 25, 2021
HondaJet becomes top-selling small business aircraft for fourth year
Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that its HondaJet was the best-selling small business aircraft in the world for the fourth straight year in 2020 thanks to its high performance, spacious cabin and fuel economy. The Japanese automaker said its aircraft-manufacturing unit delivered a total of ...
World Feb 23, 2021
Jet engine explosion over Denver rings alarms about shielding
by Alan Levin
The incident is the latest in a string of failures that has raised alarm among regulators about debris evading shielding that’s supposed to keep broken parts from hitting aircraft.
Commentary / World Feb 20, 2021
Flying taxis are an extremely expensive ride
by Chris Bryant
Despite their cost, air taxis could soon become reality thanks to advances in batteries, software and lightweight materials.
Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Feb 7, 2021
What is needed to bring back freedom of movement
by Yoshiyuki Sagara
As Japan struggles to find a way to resume normal life and international travel, a lesson could be learned from Taiwan's approach.
Business / Corporate Feb 1, 2021
Japan Airlines’ outlook worsens after quarter misses estimates
by Shiho Takezawa
The nation’s flag carrier is now forecasting a net loss of ¥300 billion for the 12 months ending March 31.
Business / Corporate Jan 29, 2021
ANA posts record net loss of ¥309.58 billion in April-December
The outlook for travel demand for the rest of fiscal 2020 and beyond remains uncertain as the pandemic is expected to take more time to be brought under control.