JAL and Bandai Namco Launch “JAL GUNDAM JET” to Celebrate Expo 2025, Osaka
In conjunction with the Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the “JAL GUNDAM JET” commenced domestic flights from March 3
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) has partnered with Bandai Namco to launch the “JAL×GUNDAM FLY TO THE FUTURE PROJECT” in celebration of Expo 2025, Osaka. The centerpiece of the collaboration is the “JAL GUNDAM JET,” a specially designed Boeing 737-800 featuring the “RX-78F00/E GUNDAM” and the Expo’s official character, “MYAKU-MYAKU.” The aircraft began domestic operations on March 3, 2025, marking the start of a series of initiatives promoting the Expo, including limited-edition GUNDAM model kits, commemorative tours, and special in-flight shopping opportunities. The goal is to connect people globally through the GUNDAM brand and promote the future vision of Expo 2025.
(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2025-Mar-7 — /Travel PR News/ — In a dynamic collaboration with Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. have launched the “JAL×GUNDAM FLY TO THE FUTURE PROJECT,” a joint initiative celebrating the upcoming Expo to be held in Yumeshima, Osaka, from April 2025. A key highlight of this project is the debut of the “JAL GUNDAM JET,” which commenced domestic flights on March 3, 2025.
The “JAL GUNDAM JET” is a Boeing 737-800 aircraft that has been uniquely designed to feature the “RX-78F00/E GUNDAM (EX-001 G.L.R.S.S Feather UNIT)” from the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION,” a new video installation presented by Bandai Namco at the Expo. The aircraft also showcases the Expo’s official character, “MYAKU-MYAKU,” embodying the spirit of innovation and future-thinking that the Expo promotes. The aircraft will operate on various domestic routes, and details of the schedule and routes will be available on the JAL website.
The goal of this collaboration is to bring the vision of the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION” to life, connecting people globally through the iconic GUNDAM brand while inspiring reflection on the future. The project aims to engage children, who will shape the world of tomorrow, and encourage everyone to envision the future together.
As part of this special initiative, JAL will also offer exclusive limited-edition goods, including GUNDAM model kits (Gunpla), along with a series of commemorative tours throughout Japan, inviting anime enthusiasts and travelers to experience Japan’s rich cultural landscape. The slogan “Discover the sights and sounds of your favorite anime, throughout Japan!” will highlight opportunities to explore the country while promoting the charm of Japan through the global reach of anime. This initiative seeks to strengthen international connections and encourage the movement of people and ideas across borders.
Additionally, JAL and Bandai Namco plan to roll out a variety of initiatives, including the “JAL×GUNDAM Restaurant Bus” and the sale of collaboration products, such as Gunpla through in-flight shopping and home delivery. These initiatives will further promote the Expo and increase the visibility of Japan’s vibrant cultural offerings.
Overview of the “JAL×GUNDAM FLY TO THE FUTURE PROJECT”
– Operation of the “JAL GUNDAM JET”
– Sale of tour products with limited-edition GUNDAM model kits
(hereinafter “Gunpla”)
– Sale of collaboration goods such as Gunpla through
“Inflight Shopping at Home”
– Operation of the Expo Edition
“JAL×GUNDAM Restaurant Bus”
*Additional plans will be introduced in the future.
About “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION”
The “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION” showcased by Bandai Namco at the Expo aims to connect people worldwide through GUNDAM and provides a platform to think about the “Future” under the group’s purpose of “Fun for All into the Future.” The pavilion exterior resembles a futuristic space airport, and inside, it expresses “life in space” and “unrealized scientific technologies” depicted in the GUNDAM series through immersive videos and eight phases of space. A life-sized 17-meter GUNDAM statue is also a highlight.
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mediarelations.hdq@jal.com
Source: Japan Airlines
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