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JAL Invests in A*Quantum to Drive Company-Wide DX and Business Transformation with Quantum Technology

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Published Jun 9, 2026 9:05 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:00 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
(JAL) has received investment from A*Quantum's first CVC fund, aiming to accelerate company-wide DX and business transformation utilizing quantum technology.
This follows the successful joint development of an "Automated Optimization Tool for Aircraft Maintenance Planning," and JAL plans to apply these advancements to other business areas and potentially offer solutions externally.

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) has received investment from A*Quantum's first CVC fund, aiming to accelerate company-wide DX and business transformation utilizing quantum technology. This follows the successful joint development of an "Automated Optimization Tool for Aircraft Maintenance Planning," and JAL plans to apply these advancements to other business areas and potentially offer solutions externally.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000038461.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 9, 2026

A-Star Quantum Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroji Funahashi, hereinafter "A*Quantum") has received investment from Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.'s (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Mitsuko Tottori, hereinafter "JAL") first Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund, and will accelerate company-wide DX promotion and business transformation to create new value.

Previous Initiatives

A*Quantum and the JAL Group are promoting fundamental business transformation through technology. As part of this, in July 2023, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the JAL Group's aircraft maintenance, began joint development of an "Automated Optimization Tool for Aircraft Maintenance Planning," with official operation scheduled to start in March 2026. This has already yielded certain results in significantly reducing the time required for complex planning, which previously relied on the experience of veteran employees, and efforts will continue to further shorten this time (*1).

Automated Optimization Tool for Aircraft Maintenance Planning

(*1) Release dated July 31, 2023 | JAL and A-Star Quantum Optimize Aircraft Maintenance Plans Using Quantum Computing Technology, First in Japan's Aviation Industry https://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/202307/007538.html

Future Outlook

A*Quantum will use the results and knowledge gained from the initial application in JAL's maintenance domain as a model case, and actively utilize advanced technologies such as quantum computing to solve challenges in various business sites within the JAL Group.

Furthermore, in collaboration with group companies including JAL Digital Co., Ltd., we will materialize optimal technologies tailored to the challenges and needs of each operational department. We will also consider the possibility of external provision of solutions that have been confirmed for practicality through initiatives with A*Quantum and can contribute to problem-solving across industries in the future.

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FAQ

Why did JAL invest in A*Quantum?

JAL invested in A*Quantum's CVC fund to accelerate company-wide DX and business transformation by leveraging A*Quantum's quantum technology.

In which JAL operations will quantum technology be utilized?

Currently, it is being used in the development of an automated optimization tool for aircraft maintenance planning. Moving forward, based on achievements in the maintenance domain, JAL aims to apply it to other business areas within the JAL Group.

What are the benefits of the automated optimization tool for aircraft maintenance planning?

It streamlines complex planning tasks that relied on the experience of veteran employees, achieving significant time reductions. Official operation is scheduled to commence in March 2026.

What future impact is expected from this partnership?

It is expected to lead not only to improved operational efficiency and new value creation for the entire JAL Group but also potentially offer practical solutions externally across various industries, contributing to societal problem-solving.

What is the position of quantum technology in JAL's DX strategy?

Quantum technology is positioned as one of the core advanced technologies in JAL's DX strategy, serving as a crucial element for achieving fundamental business transformation.

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