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JAL Keeps aircraft interiors cool with closed shades
Japan Airlines (JAL) will implement a “Shades Closed Exercise” across 17 domestic airports in Japan and 5 airports overseas, where window shades of parked aircraft will be shut in order to block out the sunlight to keep temperatures in the interior from rising. By doing so, the amount of air conditioning required in the cabin prior to boarding and flight will be significantly reduced, which in turn can reduce the amount of energy consumed and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas emitted.
JAL to conduct Asia’s first environmentally efficient ASPIRE flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will conduct Asia’s first ASPIRE flight on October 10, 2009, as part of a program that seeks to establish industry-wide aviation standards and procedures that can reduce the environmental footprint of air travel.
JAL Extends Free Transportation to Support Relief Efforts in Indonesia
Japan Airlines (JAL) extends its condolence to those affected by the strong earthquake that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island yesterday. It will provide from Japan, free transport of relief goods and aid personnel at the request of any non-profit public organizations based in Japan, such as the Japanese Red Cross, and other Japanese aid organizations that the airline has worked with in the past.
JAL Operates charter flight to Jakarta in response to Sumatra Earthquake
Japan Airlines (JAL) extends its condolence to those affected by the strong earthquake that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island yesterday.
JAL extends free transportation to support Philippines relief effort
Japan Airlines (JAL) extends its condolence to those affected by Typhoon Ketsana that hit the Philippines. It will provide from Japan, free transport of relief goods and aid personnel bound for Manila at the request of any non-profit public organizations based in Japan, such as the Japanese Red Cross, and other Japanese aid organizations that the airline has worked with in the past.
JAL Group route and flight frequency plan of second half FY2009
The JAL Group announced today, revisions to the route and flight frequency plan for its domestic passenger operations for the second half of FY2009. From January 5, 2010, the JAL Group will establish a new domestic route between Tokyo (Narita) and Okinawa.
JAL teeters on brink of collapse
Japan Airlines is teetering on the brink of collapse as the government refused calls to save it from a $15 billion debt pile yesterday (September 24). A Japanese government task force has now been formed which may split the carrier into “good” and “bad” parts. It will report back at the end of November.
JAL requests government bail-out
Stricken Japan Airlines has called for a government bail-out that would involve a radical restructure in addition to the recently-announced 6,800 job cuts. JAL shares sunk 18% to a record low as the airline battles for survival amid renewed fears that it could be broken up.
BA in move to save JAL
British Airways has joined American Airlines and Qantas to try and save Japan Airlines from bankruptcy. The move follows news that Delta Airlines was also looking to inject cash into the ailing carrier and by doing so force it to exit the Oneworld Alliance, of which BA is a member.
Government concern as JAL plans major cuts
Japan’s new transport minister has said JAL, it’s national carrier must not be allowed to fail, suggesting the state would support the loss-making airline as it seeks fresh funding for a major cost-cutting plan. JAl has revealed it will cut 14 percent of its workers, or 6,800 employees, over the next three years as part of a restructuring plan.
JAL to cut workforce to stave off bankruptcy
Japan Airlines has announced it will cut its workforce by 14%, or 6,800 employees, in a bid to stave off bankruptcy. The national flag carrier has been mired in union negotiations since reporting its biggest quarterly loss of almost $1 billion in the three months to the end of June. The news comes at the same time as two US carriers are making a play for a stake in the airline.
JAL Group Reforms Corporate Organization Structure
The Japan Airlines Group (JAL) announced today that the new corporate organization structure will take effect from October 1, 2009.