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On June 21, 2021, [[The Pokémon Company]] revived the trend with '''Pokémon Air Adventures''' (Japanese: '''そらとぶピカチュウプロジェクト''' ''Flying Pikachu Project''), an initiative to support the airline industry after the near total shutdown of air travel in Japan caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>[https://flying-pikachu.com/en/news/4/ ''Pokémon Air Adventures started!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved July 8, 2021)</ref> {{wp|Skymark Airlines}} was the first airline to join the scheme and launched the first Pikachu Jet, a {{wp|Boeing 737}} decorated with several flying {{p|Pikachu}}.<ref>[https://flying-pikachu.com/en/news/1/ ''Pikachu Jet BC has landed!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved July 8, 2021)</ref> The program would later extend to [[Pokémon in Greater China|Taiwan]] (China Airlines), [[Pokémon in Singapore|Singapore]] (Scoot Airlines), and [[Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea]] (t'way Airlines). | On June 21, 2021, [[The Pokémon Company]] revived the trend with '''Pokémon Air Adventures''' (Japanese: '''そらとぶピカチュウプロジェクト''' ''Flying Pikachu Project''), an initiative to support the airline industry after the near total shutdown of air travel in Japan caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>[https://flying-pikachu.com/en/news/4/ ''Pokémon Air Adventures started!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved July 8, 2021)</ref> {{wp|Skymark Airlines}} was the first airline to join the scheme and launched the first Pikachu Jet, a {{wp|Boeing 737}} decorated with several flying {{p|Pikachu}}.<ref>[https://flying-pikachu.com/en/news/1/ ''Pikachu Jet BC has landed!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved July 8, 2021)</ref> The program would later extend to [[Pokémon in Greater China|Taiwan]] (China Airlines), [[Pokémon in Singapore|Singapore]] (Scoot Airlines), and [[Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea]] (t'way Airlines). | ||
== | ==Original ANA aircraft== | ||
===ANA Pokémon Jet 1998=== | ===ANA Pokémon Jet 1998=== | ||
[[File:Pikachu plane.jpg|thumb|250px|ANA Pokémon Jet 1998, a {{wp|Boeing 747}}-400D registered as JA8965.]] | [[File:Pikachu plane.jpg|thumb|250px|ANA Pokémon Jet 1998, a {{wp|Boeing 747}}-400D registered as JA8965.]] | ||
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===ANA Pokémon Jet International=== | ===ANA Pokémon Jet International=== | ||
[[File:ANAPokemonJetInternational.jpg|thumb|250px]] | [[File:ANAPokemonJetInternational.jpg|thumb|250px|ANA Pokémon Jet International]] | ||
The '''ANA Pokémon Jet International''' debuted in 1999, carrying passengers from {{wp|Tokyo}} to {{wp|New York City}}. As its name suggests, its primary use continued to be international flights. This plane's registration is JA8962. | The '''ANA Pokémon Jet International''' debuted in 1999, carrying passengers from {{wp|Tokyo}} to {{wp|New York City}}. As its name suggests, its primary use continued to be international flights. This plane's registration is JA8962. | ||
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===ANA Pokémon Jet 1999=== | ===ANA Pokémon Jet 1999=== | ||
[[File:ANAPokemonJet1999.jpg|thumb|250px]] | [[File:ANAPokemonJet1999.jpg|thumb|250px|ANA Pokémon Jet 1999]] | ||
[[File:FlightAttendants.png|thumb|250px|Flight attendants outside of the jet in matching attire]] | [[File:FlightAttendants.png|thumb|250px|Flight attendants outside of the jet in matching attire]] | ||
The '''ANA Pokémon Jet 1999''' debuted in 1999, making its first flight was from {{wp|Osaka}} to {{wp|Tokyo}}. This aircraft is used for domestic flights only, and its registration number is JA8964. | The '''ANA Pokémon Jet 1999''' debuted in 1999, making its first flight was from {{wp|Osaka}} to {{wp|Tokyo}}. This aircraft is used for domestic flights only, and its registration number is JA8964. | ||
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===ANA Pikachu Jumbo=== | ===ANA Pikachu Jumbo=== | ||
[[File:ANAPikachuJumbo.jpg|thumb|250px]] | [[File:ANAPikachuJumbo.jpg|thumb|250px|ANA Pikachu Jumbo]] | ||
[[File:ANAPikachuJumboLogo.png|thumb|250px|The logo used to promote the jet]] | [[File:ANAPikachuJumboLogo.png|thumb|250px|The logo used to promote the jet]] | ||
The '''ANA Pikachu Jumbo''', colored in a distinctive yellow, flew for the first time in May 2004 between the same airports as the ANA Pokémon Jet 1999, {{wp|Osaka}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}. At the airport in {{wp|Okinawa}}, a towing car was painted yellow to go along with the jet. This plane's registration is JA8957. | The '''ANA Pikachu Jumbo''', colored in a distinctive yellow, flew for the first time in May 2004 between the same airports as the ANA Pokémon Jet 1999, {{wp|Osaka}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}. At the airport in {{wp|Okinawa}}, a towing car was painted yellow to go along with the jet. This plane's registration is JA8957. | ||
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===ANA Ohana Jumbo=== | ===ANA Ohana Jumbo=== | ||
[[File:ANAOhanaJumbo.jpg|thumb|250px]] | [[File:ANAOhanaJumbo.jpg|thumb|250px|ANA Ohana Jumbo]] | ||
The '''ANA Ohana Jumbo''' took to the skies for the first time in 2004. "Ohana" means "flower" in Japanese, which is the theme of this plane. Flowers are painted around the bottom of the plane, and some {{t|Grass}} Pokémon can be seen on it. This aircraft features the [[Pichu Brothers]]. Its registration is JA8956. | The '''ANA Ohana Jumbo''' took to the skies for the first time in 2004. "Ohana" means "flower" in Japanese, which is the theme of this plane. Flowers are painted around the bottom of the plane, and some {{t|Grass}} Pokémon can be seen on it. This aircraft features the [[Pichu Brothers]]. Its registration is JA8956. | ||
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===Peace Jet=== | ===Peace Jet=== | ||
[[File:ANA Peace Jet.jpg|thumb|250px]] | [[File:ANA Peace Jet.jpg|thumb|250px|Peace Jet]] | ||
A new member of the Pokémon Jets was added in 2011, when a {{wp|Boeing 777}} was re-painted in Pokémon colors. ANA had originally allowed children to vote on the livery of the jet, but the tragic 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami stopped this. Instead, it was painted in colors meant to show a world filled with peace, and was dubbed the Peace Jet. This aircraft's registration is JA754A. It is the first to feature [[Generation V]] Pokémon. | A new member of the Pokémon Jets was added in 2011, when a {{wp|Boeing 777}} was re-painted in Pokémon colors. ANA had originally allowed children to vote on the livery of the jet, but the tragic 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami stopped this. Instead, it was painted in colors meant to show a world filled with peace, and was dubbed the Peace Jet. This aircraft's registration is JA754A. It is the first to feature [[Generation V]] Pokémon. | ||
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This livery was retired in May 2016. | This livery was retired in May 2016. | ||
==Pokémon Air Adventures== | ==Pokémon Air Adventures aircraft== | ||
{{Outdated|section}} | {{Outdated|section}} | ||
===Pikachu Jet | ===Pikachu Jet BC1=== | ||
[[File:Pikachu Jet BC.jpg|thumb|250px]] | [[File:Pikachu Jet BC.jpg|thumb|250px|Skymark Airlines JA73AB]] | ||
On June 21, 2021<ref>[https://simpleflying.com/skymark-airlines-pikachu-jet/ ''Skymark Airlines Pikachu Jet Boeing 737 Enters Service'' - Simple Flying] (retrieved July 8, 2021)</ref> Skymark Airlines introduced the first Pikachu Jet as part of the Pokémon Air Adventures program. The | On June 21, 2021<ref>[https://simpleflying.com/skymark-airlines-pikachu-jet/ ''Skymark Airlines Pikachu Jet Boeing 737 Enters Service'' - Simple Flying] (retrieved July 8, 2021)</ref> Skymark Airlines introduced the first Pikachu Jet as part of the Pokémon Air Adventures program. The Boeing 737-800 (registration JA73AB) will primarily operate flights in and out of Okinawa, but will also fly on other Skymark Airlines routes, and is named Pikachu Jet BC in reference to Skymark's BC airline code.<ref name="Skymark">[https://www.skymark.co.jp/en/campaign/flying-pikachu/ ''Pokémon Air Adventures'' - Skymark Airlines] (retrieved July 01, 2023)</ref> The aircraft is yellow and is decorated with a total of 10 flying Pikachu (plus an extra underneath), and Skymark's blue tail has the Pokémon logo added. Upon the launch of the Pikachu Jet BC2 this jet was renamed to Pikachu Jet BC1. | ||
Seats on-board the aircraft recieved Pokémon themed headrest covers and signage, cabin crew wear themed aprons, and there are Pokémon themed cups and exclusive Pokémon Air Adventures mini {{wp|Kit Kat|KitKats}}.<ref>[https://www.skymark.co.jp/en/campaign/flying-pikachu/inflight.html ''Meet Pikachu on Board'' - Skymark Airlines] (retrieved July 1, 2023)</ref> At {{wp|Naha Airport}}, Skymark has Pokémon branded self check-in kiosks.<ref>[https://soranews24.com/2021/06/24/pikachu-learns-how-to-fly-as-japans-new-pokemon-airliner-takes-fight/ ''Pikachu learns how to fly as Japan’s new Pokémon airliner takes fight'' - SoraNews24] (retrieved July 1, 2023)</ref> There is also a range of themed merchandise for sale on-board and at airports served by the jets.<ref>[https://www.skymark.co.jp/en/campaign/flying-pikachu/goods.html ''Pikachu Jet Items'' - Skymark Airlines] (retrieved July 1, 2023)</ref> | |||
Featured Pokémon: | Featured Pokémon: | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ×11 | * {{p|Pikachu}} ×11 | ||
===Pikachu Jet BC2=== | |||
[[File:Pikachu Jet BC2.png|thumb|250px|Skymark Airlines JA73NG]] | |||
On May 30, 2022, Skymark Airlines launched a second Pokémon themed Boeing 737-800, dubbed Pikachu Jet BC2 (registration JA73NG).<ref>[https://www.aviationupdatesph.com/2022/05/skymark-airlines-to-launch-second-pokemon-themed-jet.html ''Skymark Airlines to launch second Pokémon-themed jet'' - AviationUpdatesPH.com] (retrieved July 1, 2023)</ref> This jet, like the previous, features internal and external Pokémon themeing, and will stay in service with this special livery for five years. | |||
Featured Pokémon: | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} x4 | |||
* {{p|Shaymin}} (Sky Forme) x2 | |||
* {{p|Wailord}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Magikarp}} | |||
* {{p|Corsola}} | |||
===Pikachu Jet TR=== | |||
[[File:Pikachu Jet TR.png|thumb|250px|Scoot 9V-OJJ]] | |||
Featured Pokémon: | |||
* {{p|Celebi}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Lapras}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Pichu}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Psyduck}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Meganium}} | |||
* {{p|Shaymin}} (Sky Forme) | |||
===Pikachu Jet CI=== | |||
[[File:Pikachu Jet CI.png|thumb|250px|China Airlines B-1810]] | |||
Featured Pokémon: | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Snorlax}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} | |||
* {{p|Munna}} | |||
* {{p|Shaymin}} (Sky Forme) | |||
* {{p|Slowpoke}} | |||
* {{p|Swablu}} | |||
* {{p|Teddiursa}} | |||
* {{p|Togekiss}} | |||
===Pikachu Jet TW=== | ===Pikachu Jet TW=== | ||
On December 28, 2022, | [[File:Pikachu Jet TW.png|thumb|250px|T'way Air HL8306]] | ||
On December 28, 2022, {{wp|T'way Air}} launched a Boeing 737-800 as part of the Pokémon Air Adventures program (Korean: '''하늘 나는 피카츄 프로젝트''' ''Flying Pikachu Project'') in [[Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea]]. The jet will primarily operate flights in and out of Gimpo Domestic Airport, and also between Gimpo and Songshan, Taiwan.<ref>[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/flying-pikachu/menu223?number=2762&mode=view ''T'way Air, ‘Flying Pokémon’ Pikachu Jet TW starts operating from the 28th!'' - Pokémon Korea] (retrieved July 1, 2023) ([https://archive.md/u45JA archived version])</ref> The exterior and interior are designed with various Pokémon, and the boarding pass, boarding music and various utensils within the plane are also Pokémon-themed.<ref>[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/flying-pikachu/menu223?number=2741&mode=view ''T'way Air starts operating ‘Pikachu Jet’ next month!'' - Pokémon Korea] (retrieved July 1, 2023) ([https://archive.is/PkROK archived version])</ref> From January 1, 2023, the airline has started to sell special edition goods, including Poké Ball-design blankets, Pokémon keyrings and gel pens. All passengers receive a Pikachu sticker, and a passenger lucky enough to obtain a Pilot Pikachu sticker will win a free ticket to Japan. This aircraft's registration is HL8306. | |||
Featured Pokémon: | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Arcanine}} | |||
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} | |||
* {{p|Charmander}} | |||
* {{p|Eevee}} | |||
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} | |||
* {{p|Meloetta}} (Aria Forme) | |||
* Meloetta (Pirouette Forme) | |||
* {{p|Shaymin}} (Sky Forme) | |||
* {{p|Squirtle}} | |||
===Pikachu Jet NH=== | |||
[[File:Pikachu Jet NH.png|thumb|250px|All Nippon Airways JA894A]] | |||
Featured Pokémon: | |||
* {{p|Vivillon}} x8 | |||
* {{p|Charizard}} | |||
* {{p|Corviknight}} | |||
* {{p|Emolga}} | |||
* {{p|Latias}} | |||
* {{p|Latios}} | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} | |||
* {{p|Rayquaza}} | |||
* {{p|Rowlet}} | |||
* {{p|Togekiss}} | |||
===Eevee Jet NH=== | |||
[[File:Eevee Jet NH.png|thumb|250px|All Nippon Airways JA784A]] | |||
Featured Pokémon: | |||
* {{p|Eevee}} x2 | |||
* {{p|Espeon}} | |||
* {{p|Flareon}} | |||
* {{p|Glaceon}} | |||
* {{p|Jolteon}} | |||
* {{p|Leafeon}} | |||
* {{p|Sylveon}} | |||
* {{p|Umbreon}} | |||
* {{p|Vaporeon}} | |||
* {{p|Pikachu}} | |||
==Other aircraft== | ==Other aircraft== | ||
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===Vulpix Jet=== | ===Vulpix Jet=== | ||
On November 9, 2021<ref>[https://nintendosoup.com/japanese-airline-unveils-vulpix-themed-aircraft-taking-flight-this-december/ ''Japanese Airline Unveils Vulpix-Themed Aircraft, Taking Flight This December'' - NintendoSoup] (retrieved June 26, 2023)</ref>, {{wp|Air Do}} unveiled a Vulpix Jet (Japanese: ロコンジェット ''Rokon Jet'') as part of the Pokémon Local Acts program, to promote tourism in {{wp|Hokkaido}}. The aircraft is decorated with Vulpix on the starboard side, and Alolan Vulpix on the port side. This aircraft's registration is JA607A. | [[File:Vulpix Jet.jpg|thumb|250px|Air Do JA607A]] | ||
On November 9, 2021<ref>[https://nintendosoup.com/japanese-airline-unveils-vulpix-themed-aircraft-taking-flight-this-december/ ''Japanese Airline Unveils Vulpix-Themed Aircraft, Taking Flight This December'' - NintendoSoup] (retrieved June 26, 2023)</ref>, {{wp|Air Do}} unveiled a Vulpix Jet (Japanese: ロコンジェット ''Rokon Jet'') as part of the Pokémon Local Acts program, to promote tourism in {{wp|Hokkaido}}. The aircraft (a Boeing 767-300) is decorated with Vulpix on the starboard side, and Alolan Vulpix on the port side. This aircraft's registration is JA607A. | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://flying-pikachu.com/en/ Pokémon Air Adventures] | * [https://flying-pikachu.com/en/ Pokémon Air Adventures] | ||
** [https://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/flying-pikachu Flying Pikachu Project (Pokémon Korea)] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||