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Jetstar Japan is a low fare domestic Japanese airline, initially planned to commence flights in late 2012. Operations commenced ahead of the schedule on 3 July 2012 serving Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa from the carrier's main base at Tokyo Narita Airport using a fleet of three new Airbus A320 aircraft. It is owned by Qantas (33.3%), Japan Airlines (33.3%), Mitsubishi Corp (16.7%), and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (16.7%). The airline plans to expand its initial fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft to a total of 24 within the first few years of operation. Jetstar Japan will compete against Peach Aviation and AirAsia Japan in the domestic low-cost market. On 6 April 2012 the airline was granted an Air operator's certificate by the Japanese MLIT, in preparation for the launch of services in July 2012. Total capitalization commitment for the new airline is up to ¥12 billion.

founded - demised (age)

July 3 2012 - present  (13years)

headquarters

, Tokyo

web

www.jetstar.com/jp/en

base airports

RJAA Narita International Tokyo	home base
RJBB Kansai Osaka	hub

related operators

Qantas	stake 33.3%
Japan Airlines	stake 33.3%
Jetstar Airways	sister co.
Jetstar Asia	sister co.
Jetstar Pacific	sister co.