Aviation

ANA Announces Delivery Ceremony Date for its First Airbus A380

ANA will receive its first Airbus A380 in March.

Ceremony in Toulouse, France will commemorate the next stage in ANA’s partnership with Airbus.

TOKYO, March 8, 2019 – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-star airline for six consecutive years, has announced March 20, 2019, as the delivery ceremony date for the airline’s first of three Airbus A380 aircraft. ANA will mark the plane’s departure from Toulouse and arrival at Narita Airport with ceremonial events.

“The introduction of the Airbus A380 into our lineup is something the entire team at ANA is very excited about,” said Yutaka Ito, Executive Vice President of ANA. “The A380 is one of the most advanced commercial airliners in the world, and we will hold events to mark its departure in Toulouse as well as when it lands at Narita airport.”

ANA Announces Delivery Ceremony Date for its First Airbus A380

The Airbus A380 will enter service on May 24th, flying between Narita and Honolulu. The enhanced space aboard the A380 will allow ANA to provide all passengers with a new and exciting travel experience. Reservations for this route first opened in January.

ANA A380 economy seats

ANA’s first Airbus A380 sports bold Hawaiian Sky Blue Flying Honu-inspired livery. The second A380 plane will boast Hawaiian Ocean Emerald Green livery and is expected to roll out of the Airbus Paintshop in Hamburg on March 25, 2019.

Aviation

Embraer Opens Applications for 2025 Software and Data Science Training Initiative

Embraer, a global leader in aerospace and innovation, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Specialization Program in Software and Data Science (PES).

This nine-month postgraduate course, conducted in partnership with the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), offers remote classes, an initial financial aid of R$ 3,000, and monthly scholarships of R$ 5,000. With only 30 spots available, the program is designed to prepare professionals to meet the growing demands of Embraer’s technology-driven future.

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Andreza Alberto, Embraer’s Vice President of People, ESG, and Corporate Communications, highlights the strategic importance of the program: “We have a robust plan focused on technological innovation and efficiency. The aerospace industry is highly competitive, and we’re confident in the bright future ahead. The demand for professionals who complete this specialization is rising, with over 95% of graduates being hired by Embraer.”

Professor Adriano Sarmento, PES program coordinator at UFPE, adds: “The program offers students a unique education where theory meets real-world applications. The close interaction with professors and Embraer experts enhances this experience, and the curriculum is updated yearly to stay aligned with the latest technological trends.”

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The PES program will train 10 specialists in Data Science and 20 in Embedded Software. Applicants must have graduated between 2019 and 2024 in Exact Sciences and are encouraged to have advanced English skills. Registration is free and must be completed by November 10 at www.embraer.com/pes.

The selection process includes an exam covering Algorithms, Data Structures, Probability, and Mathematics for Computer Science, followed by an interview. Results will be announced by February, with classes starting in March.

The course combines theoretical learning with a hands-on capstone project, all under the mentorship of UFPE and Embraer professionals. Throughout the program, students will also engage in activities that build essential soft skills, complementing their technical education.