Qantas Airways will sell its 33% stake in Narita-based Jetstar Japan to a Japanese-led ownership group, led by the Development Bank of Japan. This decision aims to transition the airline to a new phase of growth and success.
JALCARGO and the JR East Group have announced a new transportation service that combines Japan's Shinkansen high-speed rail network with Japan Airline's global air cargo operations. The 'JAL de Hako-byun' service, set to launch on January 13, 2026, aims to connect local Japanese producers with international markets through a streamlined one-stop logistics solution.
Japan Airlines and lunar exploration company ispace have formalized a partnership to develop transportation systems and infrastructure supporting long-term Moon operations. The agreement, signed November 28, 2025, builds on over a decade of collaboration and aims to establish a "cislunar economy"—a connected Earth-Moon network of services and technology.
At the Singapore Airshow 2026, Japan Airlines (JAL) has partnered with Boeing to upgrade its 787-9 fleet with new interiors and in-flight Wi-Fi. The upgrades will feature new seats, cabin furniture, and other design elements, as well as enhanced connectivity through newer satellite networks.
Archer Aviation has signed agreements to acquire Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Southern California for $126 million, positioning the site as both an operations base for its planned Los Angeles air-taxi network and a testbed for artificial-intelligence-based aviation technologies. According to AeroTime, Archer plans to use the airport as a development and demonstration site for AI-powered air-traffic and ground-operations management systems designed with airline and technology partners.