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Regional Japanese carrier connecting Kyushu and beyond.
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Miyazaki, Japan
Skynet Asia Airways was a Japanese regional airline headquartered in Miyazaki, Japan. Founded in 2000, the carrier operated scheduled passenger services primarily connecting Miyazaki and other Kyushu destinations with Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The airline faced financial difficulties in its early years and underwent restructuring with investment support from ANA (All Nippon Airways), which became a major stakeholder. This partnership provided operational stability and allowed Skynet Asia to continue serving regional routes.
In 2012, Skynet Asia Airways was rebranded as Amakusa Airlines' partner and ultimately transitioned into a new carrier identity. The airline was effectively absorbed and rebranded as Solaseed Air in October 2012, continuing operations under the new name with a refreshed brand identity.
Hubs & network
Skynet Asia Airways operated primarily out of Miyazaki Airport, with key services to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Fleet
The airline operated Boeing 737-400 and Boeing 737-500 narrowbody aircraft on its domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Skynet Asia Airways was founded in 2000 as a low-cost regional carrier in Japan.
- ›ANA (All Nippon Airways) became a significant investor and partner, providing financial and operational support.
- ›The airline was rebranded as Solaseed Air in October 2012.
- ›It focused on domestic Japanese routes, particularly connecting Kyushu with Tokyo Haneda.
- ›The carrier used the ICAO callsign NEWSKY during its operational years.
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Encyclopaedia
Solaseed Air is a Japanese regional airline headquartered on the property of Miyazaki Airport in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It operates services mainly between Honshu and destinations on the island of Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture.
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