Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Jetstar Japan officials and staff hand commemorative gifts to passengers at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, as they board the low-cost carrier's inaugural flight from Narita to Taiwan's Kaohsiung.

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Jetstar Japan staff wave from Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, as the low-cost carrier's inaugural flight from Narita to Taiwan's Kaohsiung departs.

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Jetstar Japan staff pose for a photo at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, as the low-cost carrier's inaugural flight from Narita to Taiwan's Kaohsiung departs.

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Tokyo-Kaohsiung flights inaugurated

Jetstar Japan officials and staff pose for a photo at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, during an event marking the low-cost carrier's inaugural flight connecting Narita and Taiwan's Kaohsiung.

New Glenn Rocket Soars on Inaugural Flight from Cape Canaveral

New Glenn Rocket Soars on Inaugural Flight from Cape Canaveral

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Crowds cheer from the beach as Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on the NG-1 mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 36 on its debut flight early Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Glenn Rocket Soars on Inaugural Flight from Cape Canaveral

New Glenn Rocket Soars on Inaugural Flight from Cape Canaveral

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Crowds cheer from the beach as Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on the NG-1 mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 36 on its debut flight early Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe speaks during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe poses with his new jersey during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe (C) smiles during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe (C) poses with his new jersey during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe poses with his new jersey during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe (C) speaks during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe (C) speaks during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe (C) speaks during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Yuta Watanabe at inaugural press conference for Chiba Jets

Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe speaks during his inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2024, after signing with the Chiba Jets in Japanese basketball's top-flight B-League.

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

(240802) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A passenger plane arrives at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 2, 2024. A passenger plane taking off from Shenzhen in southern China landed at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Friday, marking the inaugural flight of Hainan Airlines' new direct route between Shenzhen and Budapest. The Budapest-Shenzhen route will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

(240802) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A passenger plane arrives at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 2, 2024. A passenger plane taking off from Shenzhen in southern China landed at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Friday, marking the inaugural flight of Hainan Airlines' new direct route between Shenzhen and Budapest. The Budapest-Shenzhen route will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

(240802) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Delegates pose for a photo at the launching ceremony of the Hainan Airlines' Shenzhen-Budapest direct flight route at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 2, 2024. A passenger plane taking off from Shenzhen in southern China landed at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Friday, marking the inaugural flight of Hainan Airlines' new direct route between Shenzhen and Budapest. The Budapest-Shenzhen route will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

(240711) -- DHAKA, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers taking the inaugural Air China Dhaka-Beijing direct flight check in at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 10, 2024. A direct flight linking Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with Beijing was inaugurated Wednesday here in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with an official ceremony. Air China will operate four weekly flights on this route, with services available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

(240711) -- DHAKA, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers taking the inaugural Air China Dhaka-Beijing direct flight pose for a photo at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 10, 2024. A direct flight linking Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with Beijing was inaugurated Wednesday here in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with an official ceremony. Air China will operate four weekly flights on this route, with services available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

(240711) -- DHAKA, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A passenger taking the inaugural Air China Dhaka-Beijing direct flight checks in at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 10, 2024. A direct flight linking Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with Beijing was inaugurated Wednesday here in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with an official ceremony. Air China will operate four weekly flights on this route, with services available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BEIJING DIRECT FLIGHT-INAUGURATION

(240711) -- DHAKA, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A passenger taking the inaugural Air China Dhaka-Beijing direct flight poses for a photo at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 10, 2024. A direct flight linking Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with Beijing was inaugurated Wednesday here in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with an official ceremony. Air China will operate four weekly flights on this route, with services available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Renaud Muselier (president of South Region) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) is seen at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Shaye Lu (China Ambassador in France) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Shaye Lu (China Ambassador in France) is seen at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Renaud Muselier (president of South Region) poses in front of the aircraft after the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Authorities cut the ribbon in front of the aircraft at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Renaud Muselier (president of South Region) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Authorities cut the ribbon in front of the aircraft at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A traditional Provencal folk troupe is ready to welcome the first 273 passengers of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A traditional Provençal folk troupe and officials hold a welcome banner in front of the aircraft after the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A traditional Provençal folk troupe and officials hold a welcome banner in front of the aircraft after the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM