All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, today announced the first flight schedule for the special painted Boeing 787-9 aircraft “Pikachu Jet NH*” which will begin operating on June 4, 2023. The inaugural flight will feature limited edition designs on the cabin attendants’ aprons as well as on paper cups, napkins, headrest covers and commemorative gifts for passengers who fly on the “Pikachu Jet NH”. ANA will also welcome passengers with boarding music that brings the world of Pokémon to life.
“As part of uniting the world in wonder, ANA is committed to creating unique and memorable experiences for our passengers, and the inaugural Pikachu Jet NH flight is a testament to that commitment of exploring endless possibilities,” said Junko Yazawa, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience Management & Planning of ANA. “We are excited for the first flight and look forward to welcoming passengers with limited edition designs that will make the first flight on this specially painted aircraft a one-of-a-kind journey that brings the world of Pokémon to life.”
Design concept of the specially painted “Pikachu Jet NH” aircraft:
The “Pikachu Jet NH” aircraft features a livery designed for ANA, in which the Sky High Pokémon Rayquaza is depicted across the entire fuselage to create a vivid effect. Charizard, Latias, Latios, Vivillon and other flying Pokémon from all over the Pokémon world move together with Pikachu toward the shining rays of hope and endless possibilities of an interconnected world. Pokémon are also hidden on the aircraft facing side of the engines, so please keep an eye out for them when boarding on your next adventure with the Pikachu Jet!
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd., also known as ANA or Zennikkū is an airline of Japan. Its headquarters are located in Shiodome City Center in the Shiodome area of Minato ward of Tokyo. It operates services to both domestic and international destinations and had more than 20,000 employees as of March 2016.
*NH is the airline code defined by the International Air Transport Association for ANA.
