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Hokkaido Air System-HAC becomes a subsidiary of Japan Airlines

Hokkaido Air System SAAB 340 and crew

Hokkaido Air System (HAC) (Sapporo, Japan) has become a subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL) (Tokyo) following JAL completing a qualifying transaction to acquire up to 51.2% of the shares of HAC on October 23, 2014.

HAC network including flights to/from remote islands such as the Sapporo (Okadama) – Rishiri route and the Hakodate – Okushiri route, has been recognized as important transportation routes across Hokkaido by local residents.

With the success of this acquisition, JAL will support HAC to improve its sales performance and further strengthen its management competence as well. After becoming a subsidiary of JAL, HAC will continually strive to be the most preferred and reliable regional airline in Hokkaido.

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Current Route Map:Hokkaido Air System 10.2014 Route Map

Air Do adds its first Boeing 737-700, introduces a new look

Air Do (Sapporo) has added its first Boeing 737-700. The pictured former ANA 737-781 JA01AN (msn 33916) was acquired on October 13, 2012. The airline took the opportunity to introduce this new livery with the new type. With the new color scheme the Japanese carrier has also dropped all previous references to Hokkaido International Airlines. “Do” is short for Hokkaido.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. JA01AN climbs away from Tokyo’s downtown airport, Haneda International Airport, today (November 2).

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