Pokemon aircraft (ANA). Photo: Phung Quang Minh / Shutterstock.com At the end of May, we reported that All Nippon Airways (ANA) and The Pokémon Company revealed the designs for "Pokémon Jet Red" and "Pokémon Jet Green," the first two aircraft in a special three-plane collaboration celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series as well as the 40th anniversary of ANA international flights .
Pokemon aircraft. Photo: viper-zero / Shutterstock.comNow, ANA is preparing to send its new Green Pokémon Jet into service, adding another colorful aircraft to its growing Pokémon-themed travel program.
The specially painted Boeing 787-9, registered as JA923A, will begin operating regular international flights from September 18, 2026. It is the second aircraft introduced as part of ANA's x 30th Anniversary Special Project, following the announcement of the Red Pokémon Jet in July.
The new aircraft will operate on scheduled international routes through March 27, 2027. From Tokyo Haneda Airport, the Green Pokémon Jet is scheduled to operate flights to Honolulu, Seattle, Vancouver, Sydney, Manila, Singapore, Delhi, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.
From Tokyo Narita Airport, the aircraft is scheduled to serve Perth, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta and Mumbai.
ANA says assignments will only be confirmed on the day of operation, meaning passengers hoping to fly on the Green Pokémon Jet should check the airline's latest updates before traveling.
Pokemon aircraft (ANA). Photo: DLeng / Shutterstock.comThe aircraft launch also coincides with the second phase of ANA's collaboration with Pokémon GO, giving travelers and players another way to interact with the partnership beyond the aircraft itself.
From September 18, specially designed ANA PokéStops and Gyms will appear at 14 airports across Japan.
The participating airports are Kochi, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Tokushima, Fukuoka, Saga, Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Oita, Ishigaki, Miyako and Naha.
Pokémon GO players will be able to participate in Raid Battles and Timed Research at the locations. The collaboration will also offer opportunities to encounter Pokémon featuring a special Background Location exclusive to the Green Pokémon Jet collaboration.
The combination of the specially decorated aircraft and Pokémon GO activities is designed to turn parts of the travel experience into an interactive Pokémon themed adventure.
The Green Pokémon Jet is based on ANA's Boeing 787-9 aircraft and joins the airline's existing lineup of Pokémon-themed aircraft.
Its introduction follows the Red Pokémon Jet, announced by ANA in July as the first aircraft in the special 30th anniversary project.
For aviation and Pokémon fans, the aircraft could become a particularly sought-after experience, although ANA has warned that its route assignments are not guaranteed.
The airline also notes that its cabin crew will not be able to sign or write messages in passenger logbooks, asking travelers to understand that the policy is intended to support safe operations.