#all nippon airways

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NAMC YS-11A-200. Turboprop airliner built in Japan by the Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. First flew in 1962. At Osaka. In 1975

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No. 50 - All Nippon Airways Airbus A380 "Flying Honu" Livery

Happy 50th Runway Runway post! I had a bit of a hard time deciding what to do for it - after all, it's a pretty significant number. I already sort of know what I want to do for the 100th post, but I hadn't put much thought into the 50th, and I had to scuttle any plans for something long and interesting after a rather stressful week. Instead I decided to do something both fun and requested!

source: ANA Stories

One (well, three!) of the most beloved special liveries out there, All Nippon Airways' turtle-themed "Flying Honu" Airbus A380. These three friendly giants fly from Japan to Honolulu, delighting anyone lucky enough to see them.

Actually, I love the Flying Honu so much I have one myself.

I would describe myself as a bit of a magpie. I collect useless things, be they historical ephemera, horror movie memorabilia, old books, pretty rocks, or way too many fountain pen inks given I mostly use them to take notes. I even have a bunch of my old teeth in a pillbox. Surprisingly, though, the things my talons have lodged in don't include many model airplanes. I have...a few. I've actually, though serendipity, gotten two more since I started this blog, expanding my collection to a startling five. Maybe seven if you count my Starscream and Brainstorm figures, but I don't think I even remember how to put either of them in their alt modes. The fact is that while they aren't a fortune or anything plane figures are expensive enough that it's a commitment to buy one, and I usually only do when I stumble on a good deal for a model I really want. And one of the few times I've actually decided that I just needed a model of a specific livery was the "Flying Honu" A380. Specifically, the one I have is the airframe registered JA382A, Kai. (She's the 1:500 JC Wings diecast model and is around the size of my hand.)

I just needed to be able to gently tap her nose in person, okay? She can't fit up on the shelf with a lot of my other miscellaneous trinkets so she sits on my desk and sometimes I explain things to her while trying to figure them out, like a coding rubber duck. She makes me happy.

All Nippon Airways (全日本空輸) is a major Japanese airline. In fact, in terms of both fleet size and number of destinations they're bigger than flag carrier JAL. They're consistently described as being among the best airlines in the world for the discerning well-to-do business traveler, and let's just say that's not me, but what I am is a reviewer of airline liveries, and ANA sure has those! In addition to their standard Triton Blue livery they do all sorts of special designs, particularly crossovers with properties like Pokémon and Star Wars. All of these are something I would like to someday feature, but none of them matter at all to me when compared to the Flying Honu, introduced with the A380 fleet in 2019.

A couple of times when I've told people I know about this livery they asked me if 'honu' is Japanese for 'turtle'. That's a reasonable question, but the Japanese word for turtle is 'kame'. 'Honu' is the word for turtle, though - in Hawaiian.

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In fact, Honolulu is the A380s' only destination. ANA didn't really want A380s to begin with, but ended up stuck with them while acquiring another airline. The thing about the A380, and the reason it failed commercially and so few were ever built, is that the use-case for a massive plane is pretty limited. It goes as such: you have a passengerbase of people who have to travel from one giant hub that can land an A380 to another frequently enough that you can actually make money on a plane with four entire engines.

Okay, so the use-case is that you're Emirates. ANA might be expensive, but they don't really have the central location or sheer amount of regular business travelers that Dubai does. 'Three' also isn't really that many A380s, which creates a bit of a question of reliability. So instead they fixed the problem in a way that's honestly pretty genius: they made it turtles.

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ANA seems to be generally invested in Hawaii, with a fair amount of partnerships with local organizations. A lot of Hawaiian real estate is owned by Japanese companies, and those of Japanese descent are the second-larget ethnic group in Hawaii at 16.7%, so it makes sense that a lot of people would want to travel there. Tokyo to Honolulu is a nice 9-hour flight with no possibility for a stopover of any kind (unless they invent civilian aircraft carriers for A380s), so it's the perfect route for precisely three really huge planes.

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They can fit 520 passengers across four classes on one flight, seated across both decks of the massive planes. There is also a section of seats which convert to couches, marketed for families. Those who fly this route get to enjoy rainbow lighting and the ability to buy a duty-free 1:500 model of the plane (not the same model I have, though, I'm pretty sure) or a set of Flying Honu plushes.

Ra looks like she's plotting something. Lani looks like she's never had a single thought in her life.

And they do make money off this, because people absolutely love these planes. People have apparently had their weddings on these planes, and I would too! They make ten weekly flights right now, but in December that will be increasing to fourteen weekly, or two daily.

Okay, so, the actual liveries.

Here's Kai in full-size! The light in my room make her look way cooler toned in the photographs, but in real life she's this color. It's frequently described as 'green' or 'emerald green', but I think it's definitely turquoise and would go so far as to call it blue. Whatever the case, it's meant to represent the color of the sea near Hawaii. Kai is also distinct from the others because of her eyes, which are closed as she smiles from ear to ear. That's why she's my favorite - she just looks so happy!

...a bit weirder looking from upfront, but look how even the ventral fairing is painted! That's part of the flippers where they curl around, tucked into the shell. Unlike the Transocean Air Jinbei Jets, the cockpit windows blend in with the 'scales' of the Flying Honu, looking rather natural.

'Ra' is a beautiful orange, meant to represent the Hawaiian sunset. She has a bit of a peach undertone if you look closely, but her details are done in an extremely vivid reddish orange. Her distinguishing feature are those gigantic eyelashes, similar to Sakura Jinbei's. The actual mouth shape on all three planes appears to be the same, but I find that the eyes still give them distinct 'personalities'. Ra has always looked very thoughtful to me.

Just look at her in flight! I've never understood why people call the 747 stately or graceful, and same for the A380 - double-decker planes are just inherently goofy-looking, and that's great, but ANA managed to make one look pretty elegant. I think it's because turtles are already regarded as large and slow creatures, so fitting like for like just makes it seem as natural for this absolutely gigantic aircraft to be flying as it is for a turtle to swim.

Finally, Lani, the turtle everyone agrees to be blue, represents the Hawaiian sky during its brightest color in daylight. If you look closely, you can see her blue 'eyeshadow', which I've always thought made her look relaxed.

This picture gives a good angle of my only real critique of the Flying Honu, which is that the shells and heads don't entirely look aligned, as if the head is in the process of being retracted. That said, I think that's just a fact of working with the shape of an airplane. There's just no more space below to fit any more shell.

Rather than being just one turtle, though, each "Flying Honu" has two fully rendered baby turtles following behind their 'mother'.

I think this is adorable, and beyond that it solves a crucial problem - the tail. Turtles do have those, but not in a way that maps onto a standard empennage. Instead, ANA makes the smart choice to end the shell at a certain point and add these two extra turtles make-way-for-ducklings-ing their way across the fuselage for more visual interest, leaving the tail empty for an ANA logo without making it jarring. This is a huge improvement over the Jinbei Jets, which again serve as a point of comparison as the other major Japanese marine life planes. (Amakusa Airlines is way smaller and thus not going to get caught up in this.)

I mean, it's hard to find too much to say about these that isn't just "oh my gosh, look at them". The Flying Honu are vividly colored, with clever shapes used to make them immediately recognizable as turtles. I smile every time I see one, including the little one on my desk!

And in case you weren't already delighted, there's two extra bonus turtles!

I think it's pretty obvious I'm giving these an A+. Come on, just...just look at them. The fact that ANA bothered to make three distinct ones with their own names and faces is just icing on the cake for me, but I do love that they did.

I can't believe I didn't find a way to fit this in earlier into the post, but I really love turtles. If you have an aquarium near you, and that aquarium has turtles, I really recommend stopping by to see them. My local New England Aquarium has had Myrtle for more than 50 years. As they describe her, 'the 550-lb Queen of the Giant Ocean Tank is large, in charge, and ready to receive your adoration'.

True to form, although a lot larger and dealing in a different type of fluid dynamics, the Flying Honu jets get plenty of my adoration too.

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Sources: Pinterest and Anna Liesowska

Restraint

The restrained passenger set up a continuous wailing, alternately demanding, asking and begging to be set free. He tried threats, apologies and cries for sympathy, but no technique worked on the professional and busy All Nippon Airways flight attendants. The man had got drunk and tried to enter the cockpit and that was enough for Ayumi Nishimura and her crew. The inebriated doctor had to be wrestled to the ground, subdued and his hands bound behind his back before being strapped securely to a crew seat at the rear of the plane with his ankles tied. That was what the regulations said and no amount of self-pitying noise would persuade the efficient grey-uniformed women to do anything other than continue to crew this flight until it finally landed in Tokyo.

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She's cute that she'll make you forget about air turbulence. 🤭

Video by All Nippon Airways

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ANA Prisoner POV 7

Overpowered, hogtied and gagged by the female All Nippon Airways cabin crew, Alex writhed in furious helplessness, striving against the bonds that the Japanese air stewardesses had tied him in, trying to swear angrily at these East Asian witches who had treated him, a proud American male, in this undignified and humiliating manner. He hated these purse lipped women for spoiling his fun; he hated ANA for their stupid rules regarding behaviour on board an airplane, and he hated the fact the Tokyo Airport police would soon be along to arrest him. And of course if he hadn’t hated the female of the species before, he did now. But he hated someone else: he hated himself. Alex tried to close his eyes, but found himself unable to - his gaze was always drawn back to the nylon clad legs of the stewardess who was standing over him, her flat black shoes and the hem of her knee length grey uniform skirt. He hated himself because as he stared at the shapely female legs of the woman who had tied his wrists, mmmmphing in fury, and as he pulled fruitlessly on the tight ropes that bound him, down below he felt the unmistakable surge of a huge, arousing and utterly shaming, erection.

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Yuzu dancing to Ashura-chan on the floor for ANA 💙🤍

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Wusstet ihr, dass es vor 23 Jahren, also im Jahr 2000, 4 Pokémon-Flugzeuge der japanischen Fluglinie ANA gab, die auch den Frankfurter Flughafen angeflogen haben? Ist schon echt verrückt welche Ausmaße die Pokémania damals angenommen hat. Und damit auch die Werbeaktionen und unzähligen Merchandise-Artikel.

Hab ihr damals eines der Flugzeuge gesehen? Oder seid ihr vielleicht sogar mit einem mitgeflogen?

Funfact: Es gibt auch eine seltene All Nippon Airways - N64 - Version, die 1999 nur in Japan erschienen ist. Schon ziemlich cool. (https://consolevariations.com/variation/console/n64-ana)

(Bildquelle: N-Zone - Magazin, Ausgabe: Mai 2000)

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Happy 70TH anniversary ANA

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Japanese airport used by US military temporarily closed due to drone reports

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, which served US civilian and military aircraft, temporarily closed its runway due to reports of several drones that might have entered its airspace, according to local media.

The incident occurred on Sunday, 22 December, and caused a significant delay for an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight arriving at the airport. The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported a message to the airline at around 7:00 p.m. local time.

“Several drones had entered the airspace” of Iwakuni Airport, the ministry said. The plane was diverted to Hiroshima Airport for landing and refuelling.

Runway operations resumed after about an hour, but the total delay lasted about three hours. In total, about 250 passengers were affected by the flight disruptions.

Recent drone sightings at Iwakuni Airport echoed a series of similar incidents occurred in New Jersey and surrounding areas of the US. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base recently experienced drone incursions, resulting in a temporary airspace closure. The incidents raised serious concerns about aviation safety and national security.

Authorities are investigating the incidents to determine the source and intentions of the drone operators.

Read more HERE

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ANA Prisoner POV 9

What was the worst bit of my predicament? Was it being made to sit unceremoniously on a dusty Tokyo Airport floor, behind a reception desk, with my hands tightly tied behind by back and my ankles bound - captured and humiliated? Or was it the identity of my main captor - the female member of All Nippon Airways ground/security who had apprehended me, searched me and found the drugs stashed in the white case she had now confiscated - meaning I was now humiliatingly the bound prisoner of an East Asian young woman? Or was it the fact I found the uniform the vixen was wearing - tight grey knee length skirt, tight short grey jacket, dark pantyhose encasing her lovely legs, or even her low heeled uniform shoes, all of which I was forced to gaze at from the place where I had been contemptuously dumped?

No, the worst aspect of this indignity was the fact the woman carried on helping out customers and their queries like I wasn’t there. All of them couldn’t help but stare at me, agog with curiosity. I couldn’t even yell at them to keep their noses out, because the little Japanese minx had gagged me with her uniform scarf after my first outburst! That, together with her arrogant and smug explanation to her customers: “Don’t worry about him, madam- he is simply waiting to be collected.” Witch!

Source: Slow Woman on Pinterest

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) has introduced a pioneering in-flight safety video featuring popular #Pokémon characters, making it the first collaboration in aviation history.

This partnership with The #Pokemon Company aims to provide an engaging and educational safety experience for passengers of all ages. The video, available in Japanese and English, with subtitles in 18 languages, features characters such as Pikachu, Mr. Mime, and Jigglypuff, demonstrating essential safety procedures.

Presented on the Pokémon-themed "#Pikachu Jet NH" and "Eevee Jet NH," this initiative enhances ANA's international flights by creating memorable and enjoyable safety instructions for travelers.

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Watch This Extreme Landing At Narita Int. Airport - ANA B767-200

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All Nippon Airways Manage Booking

All Nippon Airways (ANA), one of Japan's premier airlines, offers passengers a hassle-free and efficient way to manage their flight reservations. The "Manage Booking" feature provided by ANA allows travelers to take control of their travel plans, make changes, and access important information without the need for extensive assistance. In this article, we will guide you through the process of managing your ANA flight with ease and convenience.

1. Visit the ANA Official Website

To get started with managing your ANA flight, open your preferred web browser and navigate to the official All Nippon Airways website. The website is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring you can manage your booking at your convenience.

2. Access the "Manage Booking" Section

On the ANA homepage, locate and click on the "Manage Booking" or "Manage Reservations" option. This will direct you to the dedicated section where you can access and modify your flight reservation.

3. Enter Your Booking Details

In the "Manage Booking" section, you will be prompted to provide essential booking information. Typically, you'll need to enter your booking reference number and the last name of the lead traveler. Alternatively, if you are an ANA Mileage Club member, you can log in to your account for quicker access to your booking details.

4. Review Your Flight Itinerary

Once you have successfully accessed your booking, take a moment to review your flight itinerary. Double-check the departure and arrival dates, destinations, and passenger details to ensure everything is accurate.

5. Modifying Your Travel Plans

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes travel plans need adjustments. If you need to change your travel dates or times, the "Manage Booking" feature allows you to do so conveniently. Select the "Change Flight" option, and ANA will guide you through the process of finding alternative flight options that suit your new schedule.

6. Seat Selection and Upgrades

For a more comfortable and enjoyable flight experience, ANA offers various seating options and upgrades. Using the "Manage Booking" platform, you can select your preferred seat, choose seats with extra legroom, or upgrade to a higher class for added luxury.

7. Special Services and Assistance

If you require any special services during your flight, such as special meals, assistance for passengers with disabilities, or traveling with infants, ANA's "Manage Booking" feature allows you to make these requests easily.

8. Cancelling and Refunding

In unfortunate circumstances where you need to cancel your ANA flight, the "Manage Booking" feature provides a straightforward cancellation process. Depending on the fare conditions of your ticket, you may also be eligible to request a refund through the platform.

9. Viewing and Downloading E-Tickets

With ANA's digital approach, you can access and download your e-ticket through the "Manage Booking" feature. This eliminates the need for physical tickets and ensures you have your ticket readily available on your device.

10. Real-Time Flight Updates

Stay informed about any changes to your flight with real-time flight status updates. ANA's "Manage Booking" platform provides notifications about delays, gate changes, and other important information to keep you updated throughout your journey.

11. ANA Mileage Club Management

If you are a member of the ANA Mileage Club loyalty program, the "Manage Booking" feature allows you to manage your membership, track your mileage, and redeem rewards seamlessly.

12. Handling Unexpected Events

Travel plans may sometimes be affected by unforeseen events. In such cases, ANA's "Manage Booking" platform offers an efficient solution to manage travel disruptions.

Conclusion

Managing your All Nippon Airways flight has never been easier, thanks to the user-friendly "Manage Booking" feature. Whether you need to modify your travel plans, select preferred seats, or request special services, ANA's platform ensures a smooth and enjoyable journey for all passengers.

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Cuteness overload 💙🤍

From ANA twitter