All Nippon Airways

Corporate Profile

All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd., (ANA), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is Japan’s largest airline and a leading member of the Star Alliance. Established in its current corporate structure in April 2012, ANA operates a fleet of 278 aircraft, providing scheduled and non-scheduled air transportation services, cargo logistics, and comprehensive ground support including passenger handling and baggage operations. With approximately 13,600 employees and capital of ¥25,000 million, the company maintains a network spanning roughly 50 domestic airports and 42 international destinations across Asia, Europe, and North America. ANA is guided by a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous innovation, grounded in the core values of sincerity, humility, and respect. The company aims to create long-term value for its stakeholders, contribute to society through responsible and sustainable aviation, and uphold the standards of precision and dedication that reflect Japan’s heritage in service and operational quality. 

For the 13th consecutive year, ANA has received the prestigious 5-Star rating from SKYTRAX, the world’s leading airline service rating agency, an acknowledgment of its consistently high-quality services, deep understanding of diverse global customer needs, and ongoing efforts to improve operational standards. ANA is the only airline in Japan to maintain this rating for more than ten years and remains one of only eleven airlines worldwide to achieve the highest SKYTRAX rating, reflecting the company’s sustained dedication to providing safe, high-quality, 5-Star experiences. 

Company Information 

Corporate Name: ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
President & CEO: Shinichi Inoue
Founded: April 2, 2012
Paid-in Capital: ¥25,000 million
Employees: 13,636 (as of March 31, 2025) 

Principal Purpose

• Scheduled air transportation business
• Nonscheduled air transportation business and business utilizing aircraft
• Business of buying,selling,leasing and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft parts
• Aircraft transportation ground support business including passenger boarding procedures and loading of hand baggage

Business Activities 

• Scheduled & non-scheduled air transportation 
• Aircraft operation–related businesses 
• Aircraft and aircraft parts trading, leasing & maintenance 
• Ground handling services, including passenger boarding and baggage loading 

Head Office

Tokyo Head Office: 
Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-7140, Japan 

Domestic Network 

• Sales Offices: Major cities across Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Okinawa, and regional locations nationwide 
• Airport Offices: Tokyo (Haneda), Narita, Osaka (Itami), Kansai, New Chitose, Chubu, Fukuoka, Okinawa

International Network

• Asia & Oceania: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Australia 
• Americas: United States, Canada, Mexico 
• Europe & Middle East: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey 

Fleet Overview 

• Fleet Size: 278 aircraft 
• Core Fleet: Boeing 787, Boeing 777, Airbus A320 / A321 
• Flagship: Airbus A380 “FLYING HONU” 
• Special Liveries: Star Alliance, STAR WARS™, Pokémon, EXPO 2025
• Other Aircraft: Boeing 737, DHC-8, cargo aircraft (777F, 767F) 
• Evolution: From DC-3 and Viscount to modern Dreamliners and A380 

History

1952 Dec. Japan Helicopter & Aeroplane Transports Co., Ltd. is established, with the goal of restoring regular air transportation services disrupted by WWII. Initial capital is ¥150 million.
1953 Feb. The company starts a helicopter service.
1953 May. The company is authorized to operate a charter passenger service.
1953 Oct. The company is authorized to operate a scheduled passenger service.
1953 Dec. The company expands its network of routes after starting cargo services on the Tokyo–Osaka trunk route.
1955 Nov. Douglas DC-3 aircraft are introduced.
1957 Dec. The company name is changed to All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
1958 Mar. ANA merges with Far Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd.; capital increases to ¥600 million.
1960 Jul. Viscount 744 aircraft are introduced.
1961 Jun. Friendship F-27 and Viscount 828 aircraft are introduced.
1961 Oct. ANA is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange.
1963 Nov. ANA merges with Fujita Koku K.K.; capital increases to ¥4.65 billion.
1965 Mar. Boeing 727 aircraft are introduced.
1965 Jul. Olympia YS-11 aircraft are introduced.
1969 May. Boeing 737 aircraft are introduced.
1971 Feb. Non-scheduled international services begin with the opening of the Tokyo–Hong Kong route.
1972 Aug. ANA’s shares are listed on the First Section of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.
1973 Dec. Lockheed L-1011 aircraft are introduced.
1978 Dec. ANA’s shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
1978 Dec. Boeing 747 aircraft are introduced.
1983 Jun. Boeing 767 aircraft are introduced.
1985 Oct. The cumulative total number of passengers carried on domestic routes reaches 300 million.
1986 Mar. ANA begins scheduled international service with the opening of the Tokyo–Guam route.
1990 Nov. Boeing 747-400 aircraft are introduced.
1991 Mar. Airbus A320 aircraft are introduced.
1991 Oct. ANA’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
1992 Oct. The cumulative total number of passengers carried on domestic routes reaches 500 million.
1994 Sep. ANA begins serving Kansai International Airport.
1995 Dec. Boeing 777 aircraft are introduced.
1998 Mar. Airbus A321 aircraft are introduced.
1999 Oct. ANA joins the Star Alliance Network.
2002 Dec. ANA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the foundation.
2003 Mar. The cumulative total number of passengers carried on domestic and international routes reaches 1 billion by the ANA Group.
2005 Feb. ANA begins serving Central Japan International Airport.
2006 Mar. ANA celebrates 20 years of international flights.
2011 Mar. ANA celebrates 25 years of international flights.
2013 Apr. Start as a new All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. following the move to a holding company structure. 

Board of Directors & Executive Leadership (As of August 1, 2025)

Chairman: Koji Shibata
President & CEO: Shinichi Inoue

Executive Leadership Team 

• Chief Safety Officer: Toshihiro Miyamae 
• Chief Financial Officer: Kimihiro Nakahori 
• Operations: Hiroyuki Kometani 
• Engineering & Maintenance: Kohei Tsuji 
• Customer Experience & Marketing: Tomoji Ishii 
• Flight Operations: Akira Sakabe

Corporate Governance

ANA maintains a robust Audit & Supervisory Board structure, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, transparency, and corporate governance across all operations.

Galant Hellas has been appointed as GSA of All Nippon Airways since 2000.