Third time lucky? North Korea’s spy satellite reportedly in orbit
North Korea claims it has successfully placed its first spy satellite into orbit on November 21, 2023. The launch…
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Out of this world: Japanese restaurateur sends ramen into space on SpaceX rocket
A restaurant group has partnered with leading Japanese space startup Space BD to launch an unusual payload into…
US and Australia will collaborate with Japan to develop military drones
The United States (US) and Australia have announced plans to collaborate with Japan on the development of next-generation…
US Marine Osprey makes emergency landing at Japanese civilian airport
On the afternoon of October 19, 2023, two United States Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft made unscheduled…
ANA presents sustainability livery for turboprop, crushed seashell safety cards
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled a special green livery for one of its DHC8-Q400 aircraft. From October 23,…
United Airlines seeks to obtain Tokyo Haneda slots relinquished by Delta
United Airlines is seeking to get approval to obtain the Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) slots that were vacated…
Series of USMC Osprey unplanned landings in Japan raises questions
On the afternoon of September 21, 2023, a US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft made an unexpected…
The $184K private jet tour spread over 26-days that includes dinner with a King
The luxury adventure travel company Abercrombie & Kent has launched one of its most ambitious private jet tours…
Japan postpones lunar mission for third time due to bad weather conditions
The operator of Japan’s space agency, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), reported that the planned launch of the country’s…
Japan grounds MV-22 Osprey fleet in response to safety concerns
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) proactively suspended flights of its MV-22 Osprey fleet following a recent US military…
Japan’s SkyDrive announces new deal for 100 eVTOL aircraft
Japanese eVTOL aircraft developer SkyDrive has announced that the company has secured a pre-order of 100 of its…
Japan’s SkyDrive secures first US pre-order for five eVTOL aircraft
Japanese Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) firm SkyDrive has announced that the company has confirmed its first pre-order for…
Japanese fighter jets scrambled 238 times in FY2023, mainly for Chinese aircraft
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, fighter jets…
Japan and France to launch joint fighter jet drill amid Indo-Pacific tensions
Japan will conduct its first fighter jet drill with France, the Air Self-Defense Force of Japan (JASDF) confirmed…
USAF F-16 makes emergency landing at Aomori Airport, delays commercial flights
A USAF F-16 fighter made an emergency landing at Aomori Airport (AOJ) north of Japan’s main island of…
Suzuki and SkyDrive to begin flying cars production by 2024
Suzuki Motor Corporation, the auto and motorcycle manufacturer based in Hamamatsu, Japan, and SkyDrive will start manufacturing eVTOL…
Japan scrambles fighters to intercept China’s new Y-9DZ spy plane near Taiwan
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has intercepted a Y-9DZ intelligence-gathering aircraft from China that was detected flying…
Japan Airlines to order Airbus A321neo, Boeing 787s at Paris Airshow: report
Japan Airlines is reportedly eyeing an order for two aircraft types, the Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787, to…