Japan scrambles fighter jets after China breaches airspace for the first time
Japan’s Ministry of Defence said a Chinese military aircraft had encroached into its territorial airspace on August 26,…
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Hundreds of flights delayed at Japan’s Chitose Airport over missing scissors
A pair of missing scissors caused widespread disruption at Japan’s New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Hokkaido on August…
Japan Coast Guard to purchase two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Japan’s Coast Guard (JCG) has signed an agreement to purchase two MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft from the…
Singapore Airlines B787-10 lands with smoke billowing from tyre due to brake issues
A Singapore Airlines B787-10 aircraft landed at Japan’s Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo with a technical brake…
Japan’s All Nippon Airways to purchase seven Dash 8-400 aircraft
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has revealed that ANA Holdings (ANAHD), the parent company of Japanese airline All…
Probe finds lack of instructions led to fatal Japan Navy helicopter crash
Lack of instructions and failure to keep a lookout and communicate led to the fatal collision of two…
Pentagon upgrades force presence in Japan with F-15EX, F-35 fighters
The US Department of Defense (DoD) announced changes in the deployment of fighter aircraft around its bases in…
Japan Airlines under pressure from government over spate of safety incidents
Japan Airlines (JAL) is under pressure from the Japanese government following a spate of safety incidents that began…
A remarkable record–no lost bags at Kansai Airport after 29 years of operations
Kansai International Airport (KIX) near Osaka, Japan has reported a feat that other international airports can only dream…
Japan, South Korea report ballistic missile launches from North Korea
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from central North Korea towards the Sea of Japan. According to…
F-22 Raptor experiences landing gear issue at Kadena Air Base in Japan
An F-22 Raptor belonging to the US Air Force experienced a problem with its nose gear on April…
New Zealand to deploy P-8A aircraft in Japan to monitor N. Korean marine ops
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will deploy a Boeing Poseidon P-8A aircraft in Japan to support…
Naha Air Base evacuates F-15 fighter jets amid tsunami alert in Japan
In response to a recent tsunami warning, Japan’s Naha Air Base, located in the southern region of Okinawa…
Japan to invest in clean-sheet hydrogen-powered airliner
Japan has announced that it aims to develop a clean-sheet hydrogen-powered airliner. The investment was confirmed by Kazuchika…
Japan, US gradually resume Osprey operations in coordinated effort
Following the removal of the suspension of Osprey operations on March 8, 2024, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)…
Emirates to upgrade Osaka route with flagship A380 fitted with Premium Economy
Emirates has announced it will boost flights to Osaka by introducing its signature A380 fitted with Premium Economy…
A350 and 737-9: How JAL and Alaska Airlines narrowly avoided a catastrophic week
For many, the start of January is seen as a brand-new start, a time to look to the…
A330 vs B777: Korean Air A330 scrapes Cathay B777 during pushback in Japan
It’s a case of Airbus versus Boeing in the latest aircraft collision incident to take place in Japan.…