TOKYO, Jun. 16, 2023 – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline, has announced a partnership with international medical and security services company, MedAire, to provide travel threat and security intelligence to its passengers and crew.
With over 200 destinations in 35 countries and an extensive domestic network, ANA’s top priority is the safety of its passengers. MedAire, a leader in aviation security solutions, will work closely with ANA's security team to identify, assess and understand risks to flights, both in the air and on the ground.
The MedAire Portal provides advanced travel risk management resources and tools for aviation security departments to help assess and mitigate travel and safety risks. With more than 35 years of experience vetting threat data, MedAire delivers actionable advice in response to threats impacting operations.
The MedAire Portal has a map-based interface showing 360 degrees of analysis, including near real-time threat and aviation alerts, flight route visualisation, fleet tracking, airport risk assessment, airspace analysis, country and city guides and security consulting. With comprehensive security information, MedAire supports organizations with bespoke risk assessments, gap analyses and emergency response reviews.
Bill Dolny, MedAire CEO said, "We are proud to be chosen as ANA’s partner to provide world-class aviation security intelligence. Our team of experts, with military and government aviation experience, is well-equipped to guide ANA through any unanticipated risks and threats. Our goal is to deliver intel and advice in critical moments, allowing ANA to make informed decisions for their flights and passengers."
Haru Kajiki, Vice President, Aviation Security of ANA said, “Ensuring the safety and security of our operations is the foundation of our business. Our partnership with MedAire will allow us to continue to gather the latest intelligence, data and expertise to proactively address emerging risks, and will enhance the safety and peace of mind of our customers as we expand our network.”
The partnership with MedAire is an important step in ANA’s ongoing initiative to ensure the safety and security of its passengers and crew members. With MedAire's expertise in aviation security and team of experienced professionals, ANA is poised to make informed decisions that will keep operations running smoothly and securely. This collaboration showcases ANA's commitment to providing the highest level of service to its customers and maintaining the highest standards in aviation safety.
Media contacts
MedAire: Chris Potter, Digital Marketing Manager +1-480-333-37632, chris.potter@medaire.com
ANA: ANA Corporate Communications, TEL +81-3-6735-1111, publicrelations@ana.co.jp
ABOUT MEDAIRE
MedAire Inc. (MedAire), an International SOS company, has been a partner to the aviation industry since 1985, providing integrated travel health and safety solutions to over 180 of the world's leading airlines and more than 4,500 private aircraft. The company's services include real-time health and security advice and assistance, training, equipment, and professional services for crew and passengers both in and beyond the cabin. MedAire is available 24/7 to help manage medical and travel safety events in the air and on the ground.
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ABOUT ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD), established in 2013, is the largest airline group holding company in Japan including ANA and Peach Aviation, the leading LCC in Japan.
ANA is a launch customer and the largest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, making ANA HD the biggest Dreamliner owner in the world. A member of Star Alliance since 1999, ANA has joint venture agreements with United Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and Austrian Airlines - giving it a truly global presence.
The airline's legacy of superior service has been recognized with SKYTRAX's 5-Star rating every year since 2013, with ANA being the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 10 consecutive years. ANA has been recognized by Air Transport World as "Airline of the Year" three times (2007, 2013 and 2018); it is one of only a select few airlines to win this prominent award multiple times.
In 2022, ANA received first place in the Global airline and Asia Pacific categories at the CIRIUM On-Time Performance Awards, marking the second consecutive year ANA was recognized as the most on-time airline in the world. ANA is the only company in the aviation industry to receive the Gold Class distinction from the 2022 S&P Global Sustainability Awards and ANA HD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for the sixth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for the seventh consecutive year.
For more information, please refer to the following link:
https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/