Air Next
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | August 20, 2004 |
| Defunct | October 1, 2010 |
| Fate | Merged into ANA Wings |
| Headquarters | Fukuoka , Japan |
Area served | Domestic Japan |
| Parent | All Nippon Airways |
Air Next functioned as a budget airline headquartered at Fukuoka Airport in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. It operated as a fully owned subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA), providing domestic flights primarily from its Fukuoka base. On October 1, 2010, Air Next combined operations with Air Central and Air Nippon Network, resulting in the creation of ANA Wings.
History
Air Next was founded on August 20, 2004, and commenced its inaugural service on June 21, 2005, utilizing two Boeing 737-500 jets. By the conclusion of 2006, the airline had added two more Boeing 737s to its fleet, followed by an additional three aircraft in 2007, bringing the total number to seven.
The airline’s initial corporate office was located in Minato, Tokyo. Aircraft bore the ANA color scheme with a subtle "Air Next" inscription along the fuselage and a dolphin illustration on each engine. Although flights were scheduled using ANA/NH flight numbers, Air Next retained distinct airline codes.
Destinations
Fleet
By December 2009, Air Next’s aircraft roster consisted of 14 Boeing 737-500 planes, each accommodating between 126 and 133 passengers.
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