ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) has announced a delay in start-up dates for Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to Beijing and Frankfurt due to “productivity reason”.
Tokyo (Haneda)-Beijing will be delayed from December to January 14, 2012 and Haneda-Frankfurt from January 21 to January 31.
In addition, ANA has announced new 787 service to both Seattle/Tacoma and San Jose, CA will start sometime after April 1, 2012 depending on delivery schedules.
Copyright Photos: Michael B. Ing. The special mood lighting on ANA’s 787 JA802A is dramatically displayed in these photos.
Air Nippon (Tokyo), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANA, will be merged onto ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) based on the decision of both board of directors today (November 25).
Air Nippon was founded by ANA, Japan Airlines-JAL and TOA Domestic as Nippon Kinkyori Airways-NKK in March 1974 and commenced operations on October 10,1974. The name Air Nippon was adopted in 1987 and the abbreviation ANK comes from the full, somewhat redundant name Air Nippon Kabushiki kaisha.
In April 2004 Air Nippon adopted ANA’s livery and currently uses ANA flight numbers.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is investigating a landing gear problem with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner according to this report by Reuters.
The crew of the first Dreamliner (JA801A) was forced yesterday to drop the landing gear manually, after an indicator light indicated the gear were not properly down.
JA801A landed safely at Okayama on the second attempt.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) made aviation history today (October 26) by operating the first ever revenue passenger flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The specially chartered flight took off from Tokyo (Narita Airport) with more than 240 passengers of board just after midday and landed four and a half hours later in Hong Kong.
Built mainly from carbon fiber composite material, the Dreamliner raises the bar for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The 787 uses 20% less fuel, meaning it is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes while cutting carbon emissions.
The Dreamlinerโs other innovation include:
1. Passenger-friendly cabin air pressure – Passenger comfort will be improved by maintaining air pressure inside the cabin at the equivalent of an altitude of 6,000 feet (1,800m), noticeably lower than the 8,000 feet (2,400m) maintained on conventional aircraft. The planeโs composite materials also allow for humidity to be maintained at a more comfortable level for passengers.
2. Auto-dimming windows – The 787โs windows are 30% larger than those on the Boeing 767. A higher eye level means passengers can maintain a view of the horizon throughout the flight while smart glass โauto-dimmingโ windows use electro-chromatic technology to reduce cabin glare at a touch of a button while allowing passengers to still see outside.
3. Largest overhead compartments yet – approximately 30% larger than those on the Boeing 777, the overhead compartments are the largest in the industry and have enough space to hold four large-size carry-on bags.
The 787 Dreamliner has strong links with Japan, with Japanese manufacturers providing approximately 35% of all the aircraft parts, including key sections of the wings and fuselage.
ANA has ordered 55 Dreamliners from Boeing and has already received two planes, with a total of 20 expected to be delivered by the end of FY2012. The Dreamliners will eventually help ANA save $130 million through fuel savings.
Scheduled services featuring the Dreamliner will begin on November 1, 2011 to domestic Japanese destinations and international services on ANA will commence in the following two months with flights initially to Beijing and Frankfurt.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) accepted the second Boeing 787 Dreamliner yesterday (October 13). The pictured 787-881 N1014X (msn 34497) became JA802A on delivery. The second Dreamliner is expected to fly to Japan this weekend.
The Dreamlinerโs first regular domestic service will be the Tokyo (Haneda)-Okayama route starting on November 1, with a flight on the Tokyo (Haneda)-Hiroshima route also departing the same day.
The new type will also be introduced on the Tokyo (Haneda)-Beijing route in December, marking the aircraftโs first regular international service.
The Dreamlinerโs first regular domestic service will be the Haneda-Okayama route starting on November 1, with a flight on the Haneda-Hiroshima route also departing the same day.
ANA will also operate a special charter flight between Tokyo (Narita) and Hong Kong on October 26 and 27. It will be the worldโs first passenger flight of the Dreamliner. On the following days (October 28 and 29), excursion flights departing from and landing in Narita will allow more customers to experience the increased level of comfort associated with a flight in the Dreamliner.
ANA will commence the first long-haul international route to Europe using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on January 21, 2012 when it begins its Tokyo (Haneda) to Frankfurt service.
Air Nippon (ANA) (Tokyo) and ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) are investigating an incident on September 6 on flight EL 140 between Naha and Tokyo (Haneda) with 117 passengers and crew on board a Boeing 737-700. Apparently the first officer mistook the rudder trim knob for the cockpit door lock to allow the captain back into the cockpit. According to this report by GMA News and Gizmodo, the action “caused the jet to roll and drop 1,900 meters in 30 seconds”. According to internal investigations, “the narrow-body aircraft continued to roll until it reached 131.7 degrees to the left, leaving it almost belly-up”.
Boeing (Chicago) and ANA (All Nippon Airweays) (Tokyo) yesterday (September 25) as planned signed the formal documents completing the contractual delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner. Celebrations to mark this historic milestone begin today in Everett with a delivery ceremony followed by flyaway of the airplane on Tuesday. The signing comes after a series of flights, inspections and the transfer of funds.
Celebrations for Boeing employees begin Monday at 6 a.m. (0600) (Pacific time) outside the 787 factory in Everett with the static display of ZA002, one of the flight test airplanes painted in ANA’s livery. ANA and Boeing executives, employees, partners and government officials will gather at 9 a.m. (0900) for the delivery ceremony in the same location. The pictured “Airplane 24”, painted in ANA’s special livery, will join the display during the ceremony. Flyaway of the airplane to Tokyo is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 6:35 a.m. (0635) from Paine Field.
A live webcast of Monday’s delivery events and Tuesday’s flyaway can be seen at www.newairplane.com. Video highlights of those events also will be posted to the website.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Please click on the photo for additional details.
Boeing (Chicago) and ANA (All Nippon Airways) announced on August 26 they will celebrate the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner on September 26 in Everett (Paine Field). The actual contractual delivery occurs on September 25. Events throughout the day on September 26 will commemorate delivery of this game changing airplane to its launch customer.
ANA’s first Dreamliner will arrive in Tokyo on September 28, following a September 27 departure from Everett (Paine Field) and will be greeted by ANA employees, media and Japanese partners.
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ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) will launch Tokyo (Haneda)-Frankfurt and Nagoya-Hong Kong flights in the second half of fiscal year 2011. The 787 Dreamliner will be operated on this new FRA route.
Copyright Photo: Rolf Wallner.
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ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo) has announced a delay in start-up dates for Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to Beijing and Frankfurt due to “productivity reason”.
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