All Nippon Airways (ANA) latest commitment for up to 20 extra Boeing 787’s is not significant for the sheer number of aircraft, nor the sub-types (11 787-10s and up to 9 -9s). The surprise in the February 25-announcement is what…
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has confirmed on February 6 that the first delivery of the Spacejet M90 to ANA has been delayed until 2021 at the earliest. It is the sixth delay since the program start. While certification of the Spacejet…
Aside from the rare occasions when a new model is introduced, few aircraft deliveries have generated as much expectation. The delivery ceremony of All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) first Airbus A380 was certainly special. It is not just the colourful, eye-catching…
Over the years Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has announced numerous personnel changes within its MRJ regional jet aircraft program. This week their ‘update to the corporate organization’ includes a significant change: Head of Program Management Division and Program Director Alex Bellamy…
Airbus reports that the first ANA A380 rolled out today. This one will be the real “whale jet”. “The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) has rolled out of the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse. The aircraft has…
Honda Aircraft Company and ANA Holdings (operator of Japan’s largest airline All Nippon Airways) announced an agreement to support the expansion of the business jet market around the globe. ANA will introduce current business jet users and commercial flight customers…