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Japan Air System DC-9-40 #1TH
The DC-9-40s served TDA well for many years, but on Jan 17, 1997, the last flight, #224 from Misawa to Tokyo was completed. New MD-80s and later MD-90s replaced the earlier DC-9s. This card published I believe by a Japanese aviation magazine, is kindly shared by Terry Hale.
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Japan Air System YS-11
The YS-11s did operate as Japan Air System aircraft, but were beginning to be sold off by 1989. The last YS-11 operation was on March 8, of 1996. This excellent view of JA 8765 is a Privacy Publishing issue. The airliner was delivered new to Toa Airways in 1970, and was sold in 1992, operating 7 more years for Air Caribbean.
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Japan Air System A-300 #1
TDA had put the A-300 in service in 1980, and issued several cards of the aircraft. Japan Air System featured the aircraft prominently, operating a total of 39 aircraft, and winning performance awards for their operation.
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Japan Air System A-300 #7 KCF
A nice view of one of the JAS A-300s taxiing in extreme weather, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu from the 1998 calendar series.
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Japan Air System A-300 #2
An outstanding JAS issue of A-300B2K JA 8466, delivered new to TDA in December 1980. It served TDA and JAS for 24 years.
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Japan Air System A-300 #5 KCF
This very nice view of A-300 B2k JA 8473 was kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. Delivered new to TDA in 1982, it operated until sale to Fly Air of Turkey in 2004
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Japan Air System A-300 #10 KCF
The previous image was also included on the 1998 calendar card set, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System A-300 #4 KCF
This JAS issue, shared by Kuo- Ching Fu features JA-8472, a B2K model painted in the special "Friendly Birds" color scheme. It, too, went to Fly Air.
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Japan Air System A-300 #8 KCF
The previous aircraft in the hangar, a JAS issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System A-300 #3
The first A-300 B4 entered the JAS fleet in 1987, and several additional B-4 aircraft were delivered in 1988, including this one, JA 8276, acquired from Hapag Lloyd. It operated until 2003.
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Japan Air System A-300 #6 KCF
A nice view of JA 8277 landing, a B-4 model acquired from Condor, in 1988. A JAS issue, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System A-300-600 #1
The first JAS A-300-600 was delivered in April of 1991. JA8375, shown on this excellent JAS issue served for 20 years, and is now a DHL freighter.
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Japan Air System A-300-600 #2
JA8375 is also featured on a second in flight JAS issue
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Japan Air System A-300-600 #3KCF
A historical Japan Airlines issue features JA 8657, a 600 model, delivered new to JAS in May 1996. It continued service with JAL until 2011. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System A-300-600 #5 KCF
A similar card featuring A-300-600 JA 8566, also from Kuo-Ching Fu. Delivered new in 1995
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Japan Air System A-300-600 #4KCF
Another historical issue from Japan Airlines featuring a JAS A-300-600. This gem, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System A-300-600 #6 KCF
This dramatic take off view features the Pocari Sweat billboard airliner, JA 8562, delivered in 1993. It is currently a DHL aircraft.
By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System DC-10-30 #1
The first DC-10-30 was delivered to JAS in December of 1997. The DC-10s initiated routes to Hawaii and Singapore as the airline established itself as an international airline. Shown on this JAS issue is JA 8550, which operated for 7 years, and then joined JAS' charter subsidiary Harlequin Air. In 2000 it was sold to Northwest. Today it is flying as a water bomber.
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Japan Air System DC-10-30 #2
One of my favorite DC-10 cards is this excellent in flight view.
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Japan Air System DC-10-30 #3
Another stunning view of JA 8550 at take off. A JAS issue.
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Japan Air System DC-10-30 #6 KCF
The previous image was also included in the 1998 calendar series. This one kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Japan Air System DC-10-30 #4 KCF
Another interesting view of one of only 2 JAS DC-10 30s. Also a JAS issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System DC-10-30 #5 KCF
One final spectacular take off view of JA 8550. It served from 1988-1997 before becoming a Harlequin Air aircraft. Also by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Japan Air System MD-80 #1
TDA replaced the DC-9-41s with 26 new MD-80s, with first deliveries in January of 1981. This beautiful JAS issue features JA 8262, delivered new to Japan Air System in 1988.
It, like many of the JAS MD-80s ultimately went to provide parts for the Allegiant Air Fleet
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Japan Air System MD-80 #2KCF
This interesting ramp view of an MD-80 is a JAS issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. It would appear the fuselage had just been retitled.
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Japan Air System MD-80 #3KCF
Another nice view of the MD-80 landing is this detachable calendar postcard, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System MD-87 #1KCF
In addition to the 81 and 82 models, JAS added 8 MD-87s, starting in 1988. This awesome take off view is a JAS issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System MD-87 #2KCF
Another JAS issue, showing an MD-87 on approach, from Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System MD-87 #3KCF
A rather nice view of one of JAS's MD-87s on a calendar card from the 1998 set, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System MD-90 #1
The beautiful MD-90 in these stunning new colors entered service in 1995. This nice JJ issue features JA 8064, the 3rd MD-90 delivered to the airline.
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Japan Air System MD-90 #5
Possibly a pre-delivery card, revealing the beautiful new colors introduced with the aircraft.
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Japan Air System MD-90 #2
A splendid in flight view of 8064 on a JAS issue. This, as well as the rest of the MD-90 fleet was sold to Delta in 2012.
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Japan Air System MD-90 #3
A nice JAS issue of the MD-90 on the ramp
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Japan Air System MD-90 #4
Another spectacular view of JA 8064 on a JAS issue
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Japan Air system MD-90 #6
An excellent card from JAS's 2000 calendar set.
JAS operated 16 of the MD-90s
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Japan Air system MD-90 #7KCF
A great take off view of JA 8065, the 4th MD-90 delivered. It went to Delta in 2013, and served until 2019.
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Japan Air system MD-90 #8KCF
A closer night view of 8065 on the ramp, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air system MD-90 #9KCF
Another excellent take off view, this time featuring JA 8063. Also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air system MD-90 #10 KCF
One more view featuring MD-90 JA 8062, their first MD-90. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu. I'm uncertain about the alternate color schemes.
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Japan Air system MD-90 #11 KCF
The 1998 calendar card series included additional MD-90 images. The following kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Japan Air system MD-90 #12 KCF
October 1998 provides another nice look at JA 8063
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Japan Air System 777-200 #1
A breathtaking JAS issue of their first 777-200. Delivered in December of 1996, JA 8977 went on to serve with Japan Airlines until WFU in 2020
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Japan Air System 777-200 #7w
The previous image of 8977 on a later JAS issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System 777-200 #2
A spectacular view of JA 8977 from the opposite side.
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Japan Air System 777-200 #4
From the 2000 calendar cards, a very nice take off view of JA 8978, the 2nd 777-200 delivered.
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Japan Air System 777-200 #3
Another view of JA 8978 from the 2000 calendar set.
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Japan Air System 777-200 #5w
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Japan Air System 777-200 #6w
This outstanding publisher card featuring 8977 is shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System 777-200 #8w
A rather unusual presentation of the 777-200, also a JAS issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System 777-200 #9KCF
The July 1998 calendar set, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu provides another nice look at JA 8977
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Japan Air Commuter DO-228 #1
In July of 1983, Japan Air Commuter was launched, similar to the commuter affiliates of various US airlines. JA 8835, shown on this outstanding JAC issue was delivered in September 1983.
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Japan Air Commuter DO-228 #2
Another excellent view of 8835 in flight on a JAC issue. Ultimately, 3 Dorniers flew for JAC
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #4
This is a really nice Japan Air Commuter issue of YS-11 JA 8777. Delivered new to Toa in 1971, it remained with the airline until 1989, when it was made a ground trainer.
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #10 KCF
Another nice image of JAC's YS-11, featuring JA 8766, delivered in June, 1970. After serving as Toa Airways, TDA, Japan Air System and Japan Air Commuter it was sold to Interisland Airlines of Japan
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #5
This nice card from the 2000 Calendar set features JA 8766, In later JAC colors.
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #1
In 1988 JAS YS-11s began to be transferred to JAC. This outstanding image from JAC shows JA 8771 after take off. It was originally built for Japan Domestic in 1970, just before integration into Toa.
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #3
Another nice JAC issue of JA 8771
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #2
A splendid in flight view of JA 8809, originally delivered to Cruzeiro in 1968. It joined Toa in 1979 and served until 2003
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #6 KCF
An outstanding JAC issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. Shown is JA8805 a YS-11 delivered new to Toa in December 1977
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #7 KCF
This really impressive night view of JA JA8776, was also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. It was originally a Japan Domestic airliner before integration into TDA. It served until 2002, and is now in a museum.
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #9 KCF
An exceptionally nice view of JA 8771 at Kagoshima. This aircraft also was originally a Japan Domestic airliner, serving with JAC until sale to Aboitiz Air Transport in the Philippines.
Also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #8 KCF
A similar view of another YS-11, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, possibly JA 8763
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Japan Air Commuter YS-11 #11 KCF
A special over-length data card featuring the YS-11, and celebrating the aircrafts history from 1965 to 2006. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air Commuter Ramp
This is a nice view of a JAC ramp on one of the 2000 Calendar cards. In the background one YS-11 remains in the earlier colors.
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #1
In 1992, JAC began taking delivery of the swift and efficient Saab 340. This outstanding JAC issue features JA 8886, the first aircraft delivered. It served until 2016, when sold to Sky Bahamas.
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #2
Another nice issue of the 340, this one showing JA 8649, delivered in June of 1995. In 2018 it went to Air Rarotonga
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #4
Another nice view of 8649
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #3
This very nice night view features JA8887, delivered new to JAC in August 1992
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #7 KCF
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #8 KCF
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #9 KCF
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #10 KCF
JA8900, delivered inJanuary 1996 is featured on this gem shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. It is currently with Aerolineas SOSA of Honduras.
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Japan Air Commuter Saab 340 #11 KCF
A nice portrait style card showing JA8704, delivered in January 1995.
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Hokkaido Air Saab 340 #3
Hokkaido Air System was launched in 1998 as a joint venture with JAS and Hokkaido government entities. Three new Saab 3450Bs were acquired for the services. Shown on this card from the 2000 JAS Calendar series is JA01HC delivered in Feb 1998.
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Hokkaido Air Saab 340 #7 KCF
An outstanding in flight view of a HAC Saab 340 in colors compatible with parent JAC. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Hokkaido Air Saab 340 #6 KCF
An uncommon HAC issue of the 340, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. It became part of Japan Airlines after the consolidation, but was essentially abandoned in 2010
The airline continued to be a chronic money loser, but was reorganized with JAL in 2014.
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Harlequin DC-10-30 #1
Harlequin Air was created in 1997 as a charter subsidiary of JAS, and equipped with this DC-10-30 and 1 MD-82. This excellent Harlequin issue shows JA-8550 in the striking Harlequin colors. After 3 years it was sold to Northwest.
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Harlequin DC-10-30 #2
The 2000 calendar card set included this great view of the DC-10 landing. After serving with Northwest it flew for Orient Thai Airlines , but was scrapped in 2013
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