Jetstar Japan’s first aircraft lands in Tokyo

Jetstar Japan's first aircraft, an Airbus A320, landed at Tokyo's Narita airport on 26 April.

The IAE V2500 powered aircraft will undergo a series of proving flights in May as part of its final regulatory approval process, says the airline.

"This is a very exciting milestone for Jetstar Japan and brings us another step closer to connecting people through greater choice, lower fares and more travel options," says its chief executive Miyuki Suzuki.

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Jetstar Japan plans to begin domestic operations from July 2012 and plans to expand internationally in 2013, subject to regulatory approval. It will start with a fleet of three A320s before growing to 24 aircraft in the coming years.