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Japanese airline adoption of robotics and automation

Overview

Japanese airlines are increasingly adopting robotics and automation to address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched a remote passenger support service using ‘newme’ robots to provide real-time guidance at regional airports. Developed with startup avatarin, the system allows staff at Kansai International Airport to assist travelers at locations including Hiroshima, with further expansions planned for Tsushima, Tottori, Nagasaki, and Komatsu.

Concurrently, Japan Airlines (JAL) introduced the Aerowash AW3, a program-controlled aircraft washing robot, at Narita Airport. Developed by Sweden-based Aerowash AB, the battery-powered robot utilizes an omnidirectional steering system to assist in cleaning aircraft wings and tails. JAL expects the technology to reduce washing labor by up to 40% and water usage by up to 50% as part of a digital transformation strategy to reduce physical strain on workers.

Entities

Narita Airport · Kansai International Airport · avatarin · Haneda Airport · Japan Airlines

Timeline

15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Japan Airlines introduces aircraft washing robot at Narita Airport
Japan Airlines is deploying the Aerowash AW3 robot at Narita Airport to automate aircraft washing, aiming to reduce labor by 40% and water usage by 50% through human-robot collaboration.
19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
All Nippon Airways launches remote robot passenger support
All Nippon Airways is deploying “newme” robots to provide remote passenger support from Kansai International Airport to regional Japanese airports, aiming to address workforce shortages.

Sources

aerotime.aero · aviationwire.jp · classics.itmedia.co.jp · m.airporthaber.com · prtimes.jp · travelwires.com