Mitsubishi Heavy Industries : JAL Engineering and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Establish Joint Venture "Aero Breath" for Aircraft Aftermarket Business

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Press Information JAL Engineering and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Establish Joint Venture "Aero Breath" for Aircraft Aftermarket Business 2026-06-01 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. SHARE ・ New platform to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance work efficiency amid growing aircraft maintenance demand ・ Regional aircraft maintenance business to commence in fiscal 2026, based at Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Airport Tokyo, June 1, 2026 - JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (JALEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have concluded discussions and jointly established a new company, Aero Breath Co., Ltd., dedicated to the aircraft aftermarket business, effective today, June 1, 2026. In response to the growing demand for aircraft maintenance driven by the recovery of air passenger traffic, Aero Breath will combine JAL and JALEC's extensive operational and maintenance expertise with MHI's advanced and broad technical capabilities. This new platform aims to improve maintenance work efficiency and aircraft quality, thereby minimizing aircraft ground time and further enhancing operational efficiency(Note). Aero Breath will be headquartered at Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Airport and plans to start regional aircraft maintenance services within fiscal 2026, subject to obtaining necessary permits and approvals. JALEC and MHI will collaborate closely with Aero Breath to contribute to the development of Japan's aircraft aftermarket business and support the sustainable growth of the aviation industry, while maintaining safe and reliable flight operations. 【Company Overview】 Name Aero Breath Co., Ltd. Representative President & CEO Taro Matoba Location 4677-1 Aoyama Shaguji, Toyoyama-cho, Nishikasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Established June 1, 2026 Business Overview Aftermarket business focused on aircraft maintenance, including airframe maintenance of regional aircraft. Capital JPY 79 million Shareholders JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. 51%, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 49% Website https://www.aerobreath.co.jp Press Release dated August 27, 2024: "JAL and MHI Begin Joint Exploration of Collaboration in Aircraft Maintenance and Aftermarket Services" Tags: Aviation About MHI Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit https://www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Related Links お知らせ 一覧 BACK TO NEWS INDEX

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