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AIRLINES

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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 8, 2016
Pakistan mourns 47 killed in air crash as investigators seek answers
Pakistan on Thursday mourned the 47 victims of its deadliest plane crash in four years, among them a rock star turned Muslim evangelist, two infants and three foreigners, as officials sought to pinpoint the cause.
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WORLD
Nov 29, 2016
Plane carrying Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team crashes in Colombia, 76 dead
Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense, heading for the biggest game in their history, were on board a plane that crashed into Colombian jungle, killing 76 people, police said on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2016
Chicago-Hong Kong United jet diverts to Narita to hand over man who tried to enter cockpit
An American man was taken into custody Sunday night at Narita International Airport after he tried to enter the cockpit of a United Airlines aircraft en route to Hong Kong, local police said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 27, 2016
Haneda airport set for major renovation ahead of 2020 Olympics
Tokyo's Haneda airport will undergo a major renovation to prepare for the surge in flights expected for the 2020 Summer Olympics, officials at the transport ministry said.
JAPAN / Society
Nov 17, 2016
Bar association urges AirAsia X to apologize over 2014 wheelchair incident
Japan's bar association is urging a Malaysian low-cost carrier to apologize to a Japanese man with disabilities after it refused to check-in his electric wheelchair, eventually causing him to miss his flight at Kansai airport.
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WORLD
Nov 16, 2016
Flights halted, search on after Southwest worker is gunned down at Oklahoma airport
A Southwest Airlines employee was fatally shot at Oklahoma City's main airport on Tuesday, prompting authorities to halt flights and impose a shelter in place order to allow police to search for a suspect.
BUSINESS
Oct 31, 2016
Judge rejects bid by top four U.S. airlines to dismiss price-fixing suit filed by passengers
A federal judge rejected a bid by the four largest U.S. airlines to dismiss nationwide antitrust litigation by passengers who accused them of conspiring to raise fares by keeping seating capacity artificially low.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2016
We stand at the dawn of climate-friendly air travel
By cleaning up our carbon footprint now, future generations of air travelers from all countries will be able to look out their window onto a healthy planet.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2016
QR code snafu places too many passengers on ANA plane
The transport ministry slaps All Nippon Airways with a severe warning after a plane pushed back for takeoff with a seat-less passenger standing in the aisle.
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JAPAN
Oct 5, 2016
Hokuriku and Tohoku brace for Typhoon Chaba, seventh storm to hit Japan this year
Typhoon Chaba is on course to make landfall in Hokuriku or Tohoku overnight on Wednesday, the weather agency has said.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 1, 2016
Dreamliner strategy hit and miss for ANA
All Nippon Airways Co. is aggressively strengthening international operations with the 787 Dreamliner, but its heavy reliance on Boeing Co.'s high-tech plane appears to be a double-edged sword.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 1, 2016
Convicted pilots to face two-year ban in Japan
The transport ministry plans to ban pilots who receive prison terms for such crimes as smuggling drugs, cash or precious metals from flying in Japan for two years.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 21, 2016
ANA to use new coolant to ship fresh produce
All Nippon Airways Co. will begin shipping fresh meat and vegetables on long-haul flights using a coolant that keeps food products fresh for several days, according to company officials.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 7, 2016
ANA to seek Rolls-Royce redress for 787 flight cancellations over turbine flaws
ANA Holdings Inc. plans to claim compensation from engine-maker Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC following its cancellation of more than a dozen flights last month after finding broken turbines on three 787 aircraft, according to two people familiar with the plan.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2016
Japan angling for treaty to obtain EU flight passenger records
The government plans to begin negotiations with the European Union to gain access to passenger records on flights bound for Japan as part of security efforts ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 5, 2016
Let's discuss ANA's dog-friendly flights
All Nippon Airways Co. is considering launching tours that allow pet dogs to travel in the cabin with their owners.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2016
Scottish police pull two United Airlines pilots off cockpit on alcohol charges
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol in Scotland on Saturday as they were about to fly to the United States, police and the airline said.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 28, 2016
European carriers aiming for superfast Wi-Fi aboard planes
Starting early next year, travelers on some Lufthansa flights in Europe will be able to surf the web using Wi-Fi that promises speeds and coverage that trounce existing offerings.
WORLD
Aug 26, 2016
Nebraska man in boxer shorts jumps fence, crashes pickup into plane
A man was arrested after he stripped down to his boxer shorts, scaled a fence and rammed a pickup truck into a Southwest Airlines plane parked at Eppley Airfield on Thursday in Omaha, Nebraska, police said.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 25, 2016
ANA cancels Dreamliner flights to fix engine troubles that could last through September
ANA Holdings Inc., the world's biggest operator of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner jet, is canceling flights as it checks the Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC engines on its fleet for corrosion.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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