NEWSDec 30, 20242024: The Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six YearsAs 2024 draws to a close, a sad reality has surfaced: this year has been the deadliest year for commercial aviation in six years, with fatalities exceeding 300.Read More →
NEWSDec 26, 2024Japan Airlines Systems Back to Normal After Cyberattack Caused Holiday Flight DisruptionsJapan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday that its systems were back to normal after an alleged cyberattack crippled its servers and halted ticket sales. This comes only days after American Airlines, one of JAL's partners, experienced a crippling Christmas Eve ground stop.Read More →
NEWSNov 01, 2024The Dream Sho Jet: Japan Airlines' Special Shohei Ohtani Decorated A350-900Japan Airlines designed one of their domestic planes in MLB player Shohei Ohtani's likeness. Read more about the special project associated with the plane and what travelers receive when they board it.Read More →
NEWSOct 02, 2024WWII Bomb Explosion at Miyazaki Airport Causes Flight CancellationsOn October 2, 2024, Miyazaki Airport in southwest Japan experienced an emergency closure after a bomb, likely dating back to World War II, exploded near a runway, forcing the cancellation of 87 flights. The bomb, believed to be American and from a wartime air raid, left a significant crater in the airport’s taxiway.Read More →
NEWSSep 17, 2024Japan Airlines Launches Free Domestic Flights for International PassengersJapan Airlines is offering a complementary flight to one of 64 affiliated airports in Japan, making travel much easier for foreign passengers. See how you can be eligible for this deal and what you need to look out for.Read More →
NEWSSep 06, 2024A350 Engine Fire Prompts Mandatory EASA Airplane InspectionsFollowing the engine fire on a Cathay Pacific aircraft, EASA and Rolls Royce will undergo worldwide inspections. See which aircraft seems to be the most affected and which airlines are taking the issue seriously.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2024Boeing Big Winner on Day One of 2024 Farnborough International AirshowThe first day of the highly anticipated Farnborough International Airshow started off with a bang. Both Boeing and Airbus announced new commercial and cargo aircraft orders, Austria and the Netherlands ordered Embraer C-390 military aircraft, and Qatar Airways revealed their NextGen Qsuite product.
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NEWSJul 22, 2024Japan Airlines Boosts Boeing 787 Fleet With Order for up to 20 Additional AircraftJapan Airlines and Boeing have announced the airline's purchase of up to 20 Boeing 787-9 aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 13, 2024Is Your Favorite Airline Lying About Safety?Is your favorite airline lying about safety? We analyze how safety rankings are determined and list the safest and most dangerous airlines in 2023. Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2024Japan Airlines A350 Catches Fire on Runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport, Killing FiveA Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 aircraft caught on fire after landing on a runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on January 2. The A350 had flames inside that were seen coming out of the plane's windows and below the aircraft. The plane collided with an aircraft from the Japan Coast Guard that was on the runway at the same time. All 379 passengers and crew onboard were safely evacuated, with no deaths or life-threatening injuries reported.Read More →
