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JAL Confirms Acquisition Of Shares In Korean Air Parent JAL acquires shares in Korean Air parent Hanjin KAL, strengthening their partnership with plans for codeshare expansion and MRO cooperation. jill.angelini@… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 15:24 Author Adrian Schofield Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Japan's major airline groups have made some notable structural changes to their LCC stables to better position them for the next wave of growth in this segment. ANA Holdings made the decision to close down its hybrid/LCC, AirJapan, in Mar-2026, although it still has the much larger and more established Peach in its group to pursue its low-cost objectives. The major LCC in the JAL Group, Jetstar Japan, is shifting to an all-Japanese ownership model with the exit of shareholder Qantas. This will allow the LCC to be rebranded as it seeks further growth, and also brings in a significant new investor. Peach has been growing faster than its much larger ANA full-service sibling, highlighting the value the group sees in the LCC business model. Jetstar Japan has seen strong international growth in recent years, although its domestic capacity has remained flat or dropped. Of the other JAL LCCs, Zipair is aiming to continue its steady growth as it builds its widebody fleet and network. Spring Jap

Japan Airlines (JAL) Group is advancing its airport digital transformation strategy with the introduction of the Aerowash Remote-Controlled Aircraft Washing Robot (AW3) at Narita Airport, marking the first deployment of a collaborative aircraft washing robot of its kind by a domestic airline in Japan. Following a comprehensive operational training programme, JAL plans to begin full-scale […] The post JAL introduces remote-controlled aircraft washing robot at Narita Airport appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Both airlines do not rule out further collaboration in future, including with competitors. Japan’s two largest carriers will coordinate their schedules on the Tokyo Haneda-Okayama domestic route, as part of a broader move to maintaining a “sustainable” domestic network. In separate statements, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA) say they will adjust their flight… The post ANA, JAL to start schedule coordination as part of domestic network reforms first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Rising Fuel Cost Cuts Into JAL’s Profitability Rising fuel costs cut Japan Airlines’ profits by 80% in Q1, despite record revenue and strong cargo demand. jill.angelini@… Mon, 08/03/2026 - 14:53 Author Adrian Schofield Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

JAL, ANA Adjust Fuel Surcharges Due To Oil Price Surge Japan’s two major carriers have increased their fuel surcharges due to the global oil price crisis. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:45 Author Adrian Schofield Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors