Japan Airlines launches weekly Boeing 747F cargo service between Los Angeles and Asia
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- Japan Airlines and Nippon Express began a new freight route on 3 October 2026, operating a weekly round‑trip using a Boeing 747F with a payload of about 100 tonnes.
- The service flies from Los Angeles to Tokyo‑Narita, then on to Taipei and Singapore before returning to Los Angeles, targeting semiconductor, AI‑related goods and heavy or oversized cargo such as server racks and data‑center equipment, and the partners intend to expand the freight network in the future.
Why it matters
The route adds dedicated high‑capacity capacity for high‑tech and oversized cargo between North America and Asia, offering airlines and shippers a new option for time‑critical shipments.
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