Star Flyer accepts an approval for an air transport business

Star Flyer accepted an approval for an airtransport business from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on January 11 this year. With the approval, the start-up airline will officially be able to begin serving Haneda-New Kitakyushu flights on March 16 this year, when New Kitakyushu Airport opens.Before beginning of the business, it must take inspections for its operation and maintenance facilities. Air tickets will be sold from January 16 this year.

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Star Flyer accepts an approval for an air transport business
Airline
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Airport
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Industry
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