Japanese Carrier Appoints Industry Veteran to Top Post

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has announced the appointment of Juichi Hirasawa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, effective April 1, 2026. Hirasawa, a long-time industry veteran, will succeed Shinichi Inoue and oversee the integration of AirJapan and the full acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines. This management change is expected to strengthen ANA’s market position and improve its operational efficiency. The appointment was first reported by AeroTime.