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Air Nippon was a regional airline that operated for nearly four decades before ceasing operations in 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon, a regional airline, operated from its founding in 1974 until its cessation in 2012, which spans nearly four decades.
Air Nippon was an independent airline that maintained a strategic partnership with All Nippon Airways.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon was not an independent airline; it was a wholly owned subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA).
Air Nippon commenced its flight operations exactly one year after its founding in March 1974.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon was founded in March 1974 but commenced flight operations on October 10, 1974, which is less than a year later.
The cessation of Air Nippon's operations in 2012 was due to financial insolvency.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon ceased operations in 2012 because it was merged into ANA Wings, not due to financial insolvency.
The original name of Air Nippon was 'Japan Short-Distance Airline', abbreviated as JSA.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original name was Nippon Kinkyori Airways, which translates to 'Japan Short-Distance Airline', but its abbreviation was NKK, not JSA.
Japan Airlines was one of the founding companies of Nippon Kinkyori Airways.
Answer: True
Explanation: Nippon Kinkyori Airways was founded by All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines, and TOA Domestic.
The name 'Air Nippon' was adopted in 1987.
Answer: True
Explanation: The name 'Air Nippon' was indeed adopted in 1987, replacing its original name, Nippon Kinkyori Airways.
Air Nippon Network was merged into ANA Wings in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon Network was indeed merged into ANA Wings on October 1, 2010.
What was Air Nippon's original name at its founding?
Answer: Nippon Kinkyori Airways
Explanation: Air Nippon was originally founded as Nippon Kinkyori Airways, which translates to 'Japan Short-Distance Airline'.
What was the relationship between Air Nippon and All Nippon Airways (ANA)?
Answer: Air Nippon was a wholly owned subsidiary of ANA.
Explanation: Air Nippon was a wholly owned subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA), indicating ANA's complete ownership and control.
When did Air Nippon officially commence its flight operations?
Answer: October 10, 1974
Explanation: Air Nippon officially commenced its flight operations on October 10, 1974.
What was the reason for Air Nippon's cessation of operations on April 1, 2012?
Answer: Merger into ANA Wings.
Explanation: Air Nippon ceased operations on April 1, 2012, because it was merged into ANA Wings.
Which of the following companies was NOT among the founding companies of Nippon Kinkyori Airways?
Answer: Skymark Airlines
Explanation: Nippon Kinkyori Airways was founded by All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines, and TOA Domestic. Skymark Airlines was not a founding company.
When was the name 'Air Nippon' adopted, replacing its original name?
Answer: 1987
Explanation: The name 'Air Nippon' was adopted in 1987, replacing its original name, Nippon Kinkyori Airways.
What happened to Air Nippon Network on October 1, 2010?
Answer: It was merged into ANA Wings.
Explanation: On October 1, 2010, Air Nippon Network was merged into ANA Wings.
What type of airline was Air Nippon, and when did it cease operations?
Answer: A regional airline based in Japan that ceased operations in 2012.
Explanation: Air Nippon was a regional airline based in Japan that ceased operations on April 1, 2012.
Air Nippon's headquarters was consistently located in the Shinagawa district of Tokyo throughout its entire operational history.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon's headquarters changed locations over its operational history, being in Shinagawa in 1998, Ōta in 2002, and Shiodome City Center after 2003.
Haneda Airport served as Air Nippon's main operating base.
Answer: True
Explanation: Haneda Airport, also known as Tokyo International Airport, was indeed Air Nippon's primary operating base.
After April 2004, Air Nippon adopted ANA flight codes and liveries for all its international services.
Answer: False
Explanation: After April 2004, Air Nippon adopted ANA flight codes and liveries for all its *domestic* services, not international services.
In 1998, Air Nippon's headquarters was located in Minato, Tokyo.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1998, Air Nippon's headquarters was located in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The Minato location (Shiodome City Center) was adopted after 2003.
Air Nippon employed fewer than 1,500 staff members in March 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: In March 2007, Air Nippon employed 1,686 staff members, which is more than 1,500.
Where was Air Nippon's headquarters located after 2003?
Answer: Shiodome City Center complex in Minato, Tokyo
Explanation: After 2003, Air Nippon's headquarters was located in the Shiodome City Center complex in Minato, Tokyo.
How many staff did Air Nippon employ in March 2007?
Answer: 1,686
Explanation: As of March 2007, Air Nippon employed 1,686 staff members.
What was Air Nippon's primary operating base?
Answer: Haneda Airport
Explanation: Air Nippon's main operating base was Haneda Airport.
How did Air Nippon's flight codes and liveries change in April 2004?
Answer: They adopted ANA flight codes and numbers for all domestic services and began using the ANA livery.
Explanation: In April 2004, Air Nippon adopted ANA flight codes and numbers for all its domestic services and began using the ANA livery.
Air Nippon's IATA airline designator was ANK.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon's IATA airline designator was EL, while ANK was its ICAO airline designator and call sign.
Air Nippon participated in the ANA Mileage Club, the frequent-flyer program of its parent company.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon indeed participated in the ANA Mileage Club, which is the frequent-flyer program of its parent company, All Nippon Airways.
Air Nippon was a full member of the Star Alliance from 1999 until its cessation of operations.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon was an *affiliate* member of the Star Alliance, not a full member, from 1999 until 2012.
The abbreviation 'ANK' for Air Nippon is derived from 'All Nippon Kinkyori'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The abbreviation ANK comes from the full Japanese name 'Air Nippon Kabushiki kaisha', not 'All Nippon Kinkyori'.
Air Nippon continued to use its IATA code EL for Republic of China flights after April 2004 primarily for marketing purposes.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon continued to use its IATA code EL for Republic of China flights due to political reasons, not primarily for marketing purposes.
What was Air Nippon's IATA airline designator?
Answer: EL
Explanation: Air Nippon's IATA airline designator was EL.
What is the origin of the abbreviation 'ANK' for Air Nippon?
Answer: It is derived from 'Air Nippon Kabushiki kaisha'.
Explanation: The abbreviation ANK originates from the full Japanese corporate name 'Air Nippon Kabushiki kaisha'.
Why did Air Nippon continue to use its IATA code EL for Republic of China flights after April 2004?
Answer: Due to political reasons.
Explanation: Air Nippon continued to use its IATA code EL for Republic of China flights after April 2004 due to political reasons, and these flights were not considered Star Alliance flights.
Which frequent-flyer program did Air Nippon participate in?
Answer: ANA Mileage Club
Explanation: Air Nippon participated in the ANA Mileage Club, the frequent-flyer program of its parent company, All Nippon Airways.
What was Air Nippon's affiliation with the Star Alliance?
Answer: It was an affiliate member from 1999 until 2012.
Explanation: Air Nippon was an affiliate member of the Star Alliance from 1999 until its cessation of operations in 2012.
Boeing 737-200 aircraft were retired from Air Nippon's fleet by 2000.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Boeing 737-200 aircraft, introduced in 1983, were indeed retired from Air Nippon's fleet by 2000.
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was introduced in 1974 and retired in 1994, then transferred to Air Hokkaido.
Answer: True
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was indeed introduced in 1974, retired in 1994, and subsequently transferred to Air Hokkaido.
Air Nippon introduced 16 Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet in 2008.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon introduced a total of 16 Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet in 2008.
Air Nippon introduced its Airbus A320-200 aircraft in 1995.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon introduced its Airbus A320-200 aircraft into its fleet in 1992, not 1995.
The Boeing 737-400 aircraft served with Air Nippon for a decade.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Boeing 737-400 aircraft served with Air Nippon for five years, from 2000 to 2005, not a decade.
Air Nippon began operating the Boeing 737-700 in 2005 and retired them in 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon commenced operations of the Boeing 737-700 in 2005 and retired these aircraft in 2012.
The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft ceased operations with Air Nippon in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft indeed ceased operations with Air Nippon in 2010.
The NAMC YS-11 was the earliest aircraft type introduced into Air Nippon's fleet.
Answer: False
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was among the earliest aircraft types introduced into Air Nippon's fleet, starting in 1974.
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was in service with Air Nippon for 20 years.
Answer: True
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was in service for 20 years, from 1974 to 1994.
The Boeing 737-800 was the latest aircraft type introduced into Air Nippon's fleet before its merger.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Boeing 737-800, introduced in 2008, was indeed the latest aircraft type added to Air Nippon's fleet before its merger in 2012.
Air Nippon retired its NAMC YS-11 aircraft in 2003.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon retired its NAMC YS-11 aircraft in 2003.
What was the last year of operation for the Boeing 767-300ER with Air Nippon?
Answer: 2010
Explanation: The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft ceased operations with Air Nippon in 2010.
When did Air Nippon retire its NAMC YS-11 aircraft?
Answer: 2003
Explanation: Air Nippon retired its NAMC YS-11 aircraft in 2003.
When were the Boeing 737-200 aircraft retired from Air Nippon's fleet?
Answer: 2000
Explanation: The Boeing 737-200 aircraft were retired from Air Nippon's fleet by 2000.
When did Air Nippon introduce its Airbus A320-200 aircraft?
Answer: 1992
Explanation: Air Nippon introduced its Airbus A320-200 aircraft into its fleet in 1992.
Which aircraft type was in service with Air Nippon for the longest period, based on the provided fleet data?
Answer: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was in service for 20 years (1974-1994), making it the aircraft with the longest operational period.
When was the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter introduced and retired by Air Nippon?
Answer: Introduced 1974, retired 1994
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter was introduced in 1974 and retired in 1994.
What was the total number of Boeing 737-800 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet, and when were they introduced?
Answer: 16 aircraft, introduced in 2008
Explanation: Air Nippon introduced 16 Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet in 2008.
What was the duration of service for the Boeing 737-400 aircraft with Air Nippon?
Answer: Five years
Explanation: The Boeing 737-400 aircraft served with Air Nippon for five years, from their introduction in 2000 until their retirement in 2005.
When did Air Nippon begin operating the Boeing 737-700, and when were they retired?
Answer: Introduced 2005, retired 2012
Explanation: Air Nippon began operating the Boeing 737-700 in 2005, and these aircraft were retired in 2012.
What was the latest aircraft type introduced into Air Nippon's fleet before its merger?
Answer: Boeing 737-800
Explanation: The Boeing 737-800, introduced in 2008, was the latest aircraft type added to Air Nippon's fleet before its merger.
Air Nippon's total fleet size was 35 aircraft.
Answer: True
Explanation: The infobox summary for Air Nippon indicates a total fleet size of 35 aircraft.
The Boeing 737-200 and NAMC YS-11 aircraft were transferred to Air Nippon from All Nippon Airways.
Answer: True
Explanation: Both the Boeing 737-200 and NAMC YS-11 aircraft were transferred to Air Nippon from its parent company, All Nippon Airways.
The Airbus A320-200 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a passenger capacity of 180.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Airbus A320-200 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a passenger capacity of 166, not 180.
Air Nippon transferred its Boeing 737-400 aircraft to Skymark Airlines.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon transferred its Boeing 737-400 aircraft to Hokkaido International Airlines, not Skymark Airlines.
The Boeing 737-500 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a single passenger configuration of 126 seats.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Boeing 737-500 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had two different passenger configurations, accommodating either 126 or 133 passengers.
Air Nippon operated two Boeing 737-700ER aircraft as ANA Business Jets.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon indeed operated two Boeing 737-700ER aircraft, which were specifically used as ANA Business Jets.
The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a passenger capacity of 216.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet was configured with a passenger capacity of 216.
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft were transferred from Air Nippon to All Nippon Airways.
Answer: False
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft were transferred from Air Nippon to Air Nippon Network, not All Nippon Airways.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Air Nippon had a fixed passenger capacity of 176.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Air Nippon had passenger capacities ranging from 167 to 176, not a fixed capacity of 176.
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft had a passenger capacity of 60.
Answer: False
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft had a passenger capacity of 56, not 60.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a passenger capacity of 120.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Boeing 737-700 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet was configured with a passenger capacity of 120.
Air Nippon operated 5 Airbus A320-200 aircraft.
Answer: False
Explanation: Air Nippon operated a total of 3 Airbus A320-200 aircraft, not 5.
Air Nippon had 25 Boeing 737-500 aircraft in its fleet.
Answer: True
Explanation: Air Nippon maintained a fleet of 25 Boeing 737-500 aircraft.
The Boeing 737-700ER aircraft were used for standard regional passenger services by Air Nippon.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Boeing 737-700ER aircraft were operated by Air Nippon specifically as ANA Business Jets, indicating a premium or executive service, not standard regional passenger services.
What was the passenger capacity of the Airbus A320-200 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet?
Answer: 166
Explanation: The Airbus A320-200 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a passenger capacity of 166.
What was the passenger capacity of the Boeing 767-300ER in Air Nippon's fleet?
Answer: 216
Explanation: The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had a passenger capacity of 216.
What was the passenger capacity of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft?
Answer: 56 passengers
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft was configured to carry 56 passengers.
How many Airbus A320-200 aircraft did Air Nippon operate?
Answer: 3
Explanation: Air Nippon operated a total of 3 Airbus A320-200 aircraft.
What was the primary purpose of the Boeing 737-700ER aircraft when operated by Air Nippon?
Answer: ANA Business Jets.
Explanation: The Boeing 737-700ER aircraft were operated by Air Nippon specifically as ANA Business Jets.
What was the total fleet size of Air Nippon as indicated in its infobox summary?
Answer: 35 aircraft
Explanation: Air Nippon's infobox summary indicates a total fleet size of 35 aircraft.
Which two aircraft types were transferred to Air Nippon from All Nippon Airways?
Answer: Boeing 737-200 and NAMC YS-11
Explanation: Both the Boeing 737-200 and NAMC YS-11 aircraft were transferred to Air Nippon from All Nippon Airways.
What was the range of passenger capacities for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Air Nippon?
Answer: 167 to 176 passengers
Explanation: The Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Air Nippon had passenger capacities ranging from 167 to 176.
Which aircraft type was transferred from Air Nippon to Hokkaido International Airlines?
Answer: Boeing 737-400
Explanation: The Boeing 737-400 aircraft were transferred from Air Nippon to Hokkaido International Airlines.
How many Boeing 737-700ER aircraft did Air Nippon operate, and for what purpose?
Answer: Two, as ANA Business Jets.
Explanation: Air Nippon operated two Boeing 737-700ER aircraft, which were utilized as ANA Business Jets.
What were the passenger capacities for the Boeing 737-500 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet?
Answer: 126 or 133 passengers
Explanation: The Boeing 737-500 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet had two different passenger configurations, accommodating either 126 or 133 passengers.
Which aircraft type was transferred from Air Nippon to Air Nippon Network?
Answer: De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300
Explanation: The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 aircraft were transferred from Air Nippon to Air Nippon Network.
What was the total number of Boeing 737-500 aircraft in Air Nippon's fleet?
Answer: 25
Explanation: Air Nippon had a total of 25 Boeing 737-500 aircraft in its fleet.