Japan Airlines flight JL-133 suffered a hydraulic leak after landing at Osaka International Airport, Japan, on December 19th.
The incident happened when the plane was coming from Tokyo International Airport, Japan.
The plane had to temporarily stop on the taxiway before it reached the gate.
All three hundred and twenty-five people aboard remained unharmed.
Japan Airlines flight JL-514 encountered turbulence on the way to Tokyo International Airport, Japan, on June 24th.
The Boeing 777-300 plane was flying from Sapporo, Japan, when it encountered turbulence that injured a flight attendant.
The plane continued for a safe landing.
Japan Airlines flight JL-632 made an emergency landing in Kumamoto, Japan, on May 24th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Tokyo, Japan, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine issue.
The plane landed safely. All two hundred and nine passengers and eight crew members remained unharmed.
Japan’s Ministry of Transport reported that metallic pieces from the left-hand engine were found at various locations on the ground below the flight path.
Japan Airlines flight JL-912 had to return and make an emergency landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan, on February 9th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Haneda Airport, Japan, but had to turn back after white smoke was noticed in the aft cabin.
The plane landed back safely. All two hundred and sixty-two people aboard remained unharmed.
Japan Airlines flight JL-414 had to return and make an emergency landing in Helsinki, Finland, on January 21st.
The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for Narita International Airport, Japan, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine problem.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Japan Airlines flight JL-431 had to reject takeoff from Tokyo International Airport, Japan, on September 27th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was accelerating to takeoff for Matsuyama. Japan, when the crew rejected takeoff due to an engine issue.
The plane safely returned to the apron.
All one hundred and fifteen passengers and seven crew members remained safe.
Japan Airlines flight JL-724 had to return for an emergency landing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 26th.
The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for Narita International Airport, Japan, but had to turn back due to a technical issue.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Japan Airlines flight JL-21 made an emergency landing in Tokyo, Japan, on March 6th.
The Boeing 787-800 plane took off for Beijing, China, but had to turn back after the crew noticed a crack in captain’s windshield.
The plane landed safely. There were 169 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
AHM (Airplane Health Management) is Boeing’s software system that monitors, collects and analyses aircraft data for maintenance. Japan Airlines has ordered AHM in 35 787 Boeings ordered. The system will also be running on its 777s.
The system transmits in-flight info to ground services for diagnosis and operational decisions.
Airplane Health Management prognostics uses real-time airplane data to provide enhanced fault forwarding, troubleshooting and historical fix information to reduce schedule interruptions and increase maintenance and operational efficiency. It delivers valuable information when and where it’s needed. When an airplane arrives at the gate, maintenance crews can be ready with the parts and information to quickly make any necessary repairs. AHM also enables operators to identify recurring faults and trends, allowing airlines to proactively plan future maintenance. The primary benefit provided by AHM is the opportunity to substantially reduce schedule interruption costs such as delays, cancellations, air turnbacks, and diversions.
What: JAL Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Tokyo Narita (Japan) to Honolulu,HI
Where: Honolulu
When: Feb 10th 2011
Who: 239 passengers, 4 injured
Why: 25 minutes before landing in Honolulu, the flight encountered severe turbulence, injuring 4 on board. One passenger was severely injured with a broken bone, and one crew member was severely injured with a fractured elbow.
In Tokyo District Court, 146 plaintiffs argued over their dismissal. A year after JAL filed bankruptcy, and underwent restructuring in a government-backed bailout, the 74 flight crew and 72 cabin attendants—some of whom include their most experienced employees—attended a press conference. The documentation of their lawsuit included statements that said their dismissal was unnecessary as the airline known as JAL made operating profit totaling over 140 billion yen ($1.7 billion) from April to November in 2010. Kazuya Chikamura, head of the Japan Federation of Aviation Worker’s Union said pilots over 55, copilots 48 and above, and over 53 for flight attendants, factoring in also sick days. The suit questions if JAL made every effort to avoid dismissal and honor their contracts. A November 30 court decision by Tokyo District Court requires JAL to lose 30% of their workers or 16,000 jobs by March.
What: JAL Japan Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-90 en route from Sendai to Fukuoka
Where: Sendai
When: Aug 15th 2010
Who: 106 aboard
Why: After the flight developed problems with the right engine, the pilot returned to Sendia where they made a safe landing. Passengers were provided a replacement jet.
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What: Jetblue Embraer ERJ-190 en route from Fort Lauderdale to Boston,MA
Where: Fort Lauderdale on Apr 22nd 2010
When: Apr 22nd 2010
Who: 94 passengers and 4 crew
Why: After takeoff, fumes were detected on board. The flight returned to Fort Lauderdale and made a safe landing. On arrival, some passengers booked on alternative flights; others continued on the same plane a couple of hours later. No details have been released regarding the source of the fumes.
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What: JAL Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300 en route from Okinawa to Osaka
Where: Okinawa
When: Jan 26 2010
Who: 332 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the left engine developed issues, reportedly leaving a smoke trail. Within twenty minutes the crew had landed the plane back in Okinawa. No injuries were reported, although there may have been an engine fire witnessed from the ground.
The formerly state-owned Japan Airlines appears to be planning to file for bankruptcy protection in advance of a restructuring of debt. From April to September, JAL lost 1.5 billion dollars and is anticipating additional governmental assistance to the tune of several billion dollars, as well as JAL’s request for several hundred billions worth of loan forgiveness.
Negotiations between Dutch KLM and US Delta indicate possible future alliances.
Look for an official JAL announcement on Jan 19th.
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What: JAL Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Sapporo to Kobe
Where: Sapporo
When: Jan 3rd 2010
Who: 231 on board
Why: After takeoff, the jet ingested a bird in its left engine. The engine sputtered, and pilots shut it down, then made a safe landing back the airport shortly afterwards. A replacement jet was provided.
Pictured: A Japan Airlines – JAL (J-Air) Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200ER
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What: JAL Japan Airlines/ J-Air Canadair CRJ-200 en route from from Osaka Itami to Yamagata Japan
Where: Nagoya
When: Nov 23rd 2009
Who: 17 on board
Why: While en route, the plane’s generator began running too hot. The flight diverted to Nagoya where they made a safe landing. The cause of the problem appeared to be a faulty cable.
Passengers transferred to alternative flights.
Japan Airlines – JAL Boeing 777-346/ER
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What: Japan Airlines Boeing 777 en route from Okinawa to Osaka Itami
Where: Wakayama Prefecture
When: Thursday November 19
Who: 344 passengers and 12 crewmembers; 4 injuries
Why: While en route, the plane encountered air turbulence over the Pacific Ocean. At the time of the turbulence, onboard seatbelt signs were off. Four on board sustained injuries (three students and one teacher returning from a school trip to Okinawa) and were taken to a hospital in Osaka.
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What: JAL Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Brisbane,QL Australia to Tokyo
Where: Tokyo
When: Nov 2nd 2009
Who: 163 on board
Why: During an episode of turbulence prior to landing, a South Korean passenger’s seatbelt came off, causing injury. Several others also were treated for injuries resulting from turbulence, although the “buckle” light was on, and passengers had been belted in. The airline contends that the passenger’s seatbelt had been improperly fastened.
The South Korean passenger’s injury was treated at the hospital.
PICTURED: A JAC De Havilland jet landing at Osaka
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What: Japan Air Commuter Bombardier DHC-8-402 en route from Osaka to Miyazaki
(Also reported as a Havilland Dash 8-400)
Where: Osaka International Airport
When: Thursday Aug 20
Who: 22 passengers and four flight crew members
Why: Breitbart reports that while en route, the Bombardier’s hydraulic system indicator light reported a hydraulics malfunction. The plane landed safely with no reported injuries and was towed off the runway. It is not clear if the hydraulics or the indicator was at the source of the problem, but JAC is investigating.
Pictured: Japan Airlines A300B4-622R
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Contact photographer Christian Waser
What: Japan Airlines Airbus A300-600 en route from Aomori to Tokyo Haneda
Where: Haneda Airport
When: Apr 17th 2009
Who: 120 people
Why: After touchdown at Haneda Airport, the engine started smoking; flames were shooting out of the exhaust. The crew engaged the ” engine fire suppression system.” Passengers did NOT debark via emergency procedures.
PICTURED: JAL Boeing 747-446
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What: Japan Airlines Flight JL8878 en route from Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport for Tokyo
Where: emergency landing at Shanghai
When: Takeoff 2 p.m. and arrived at 3:14 p.m on March 14
Who: 208 passengers and 14 crew
Why: It is reported that the aircraft had hit birds after takeoff. The plane experienced engine problems and began to shake necessitating the emergency landing.
