Japan Airlines (JAL) and CFM International have finalized an agreement for the supply of LEAP-1B engines to power 17 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These aircraft were part of a fleet expansion order first announced in March 2025, as JAL continues its modernization strategy across domestic and regional operations.
Singapore Airlines and ANA All Nippon Airways have been granted conditional approval by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their Proposed Commercial Cooperation. This approval marks a significant step forward in formalizing the strategic partnership between the two leading airlines.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expressed its intention to incorporate Alaska Air Group into its existing trans-Pacific joint venture with US-based American Airlines. Although JAL has clearly indicated this strategic interest, no specific timeline for the inclusion was provided.
HK Express (Hong Kong) has announced the resumption of direct flights between Hong Kong and Ishigaki, set to commence on 03 April 2025. This move strengthens regional travel links between Hong Kong and Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, catering to growing demand for leisure and business travel.
AirJapan, a prominent Japanese airline, has announced plans to receive new aircraft during fiscal 2025 to support its ongoing expansion of international operations. This fleet growth will particularly focus on strengthening the airline’s connectivity across Asia, a key market for its strategic growth.
Toki Air (Japan) has announced that it will partially resume operations on the Niigata – Sendai route starting 15 January 2025. This follows the successful completion of maintenance on its ATR72-600 aircraft.
LCI (Ireland) and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (Japan) have successfully executed US$420 million in loan facilities, designated to fund social projects, including the acquisition of helicopters. This strategic collaboration highlights the increasing focus on financing projects that contribute to societal benefits, particularly in sectors such as emergency medical services and search and rescue operations.
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to resume its Shenzhen-Tokyo Narita service on February 11, 2025, utilizing the Airbus A321neo. This route restoration reflects the airline’s commitment to reconnecting major international destinations as global air travel demand continues to rebound.
Toki Air, a regional airline based in Japan, has announced the extension of its suspension and schedule changes until January 20, 2024, due to ongoing aircraft maintenance. The airline is currently operating with only one aircraft after one of its two ATRs was struck by lightning, rendering it temporarily out of service.
Skymark Airlines, a leading Japanese carrier, has announced an anticipated change in its major shareholders. UDS Airlines Investment Limited Partnership plans to transfer 3.0 million shares to Sojitz Corporation through an off-market transaction. Following this transfer, Sojitz will hold more than 5% of voting rights in Skymark Airlines, positioning itself as a key shareholder.
