[Event Report] Solaseed Air Begins Operation of Special Aircraft 'Go! forward Kumamoto Go' Embodying Wishes for Reconstruction

Solaseed Air Inc. (Headquarters: Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, President & CEO: Shinsaku Yamaki) commenced operations of the special aircraft "Go! forward Kumamoto Go", which embodies the wish for reconstruction, today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, marking exactly 10 years since the Kumamoto earthquakes. This aircraft will operate on all Solaseed Air routes for approximately two years. Accompanying the start of operations, an inauguration ceremony was held today at Kumamoto Airport (Aso Kumamoto Airport), where commemorative gifts were distributed and a send-off for the aircraft was conducted jointly with representatives from the participating local municipalities and other related parties. - Click here for information about the special aircraft 'Go! forward Kumamoto Go' https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000435.000011231.html <> On the day of the inaugural flight, passengers boarding Solaseed Air Flight 16 (from Kumamoto to Tokyo-Haneda) on the "Go! forward Kumamoto Go" were distributed commemorative gifts such as original goods and tourism pamphlets from the six municipalities participating in this project and Solaseed Air. 1. Kumamoto City: Higomaru sticker, Ueki hot spring bath salts, wet wipes 2. Kikuchi City: Clear file, tourism pamphlet 3. Takamori Town: Tissues, bandages, Kazemaru sticker 4. Mifune Town: Mifune Dinosaur Museum original towel handkerchief 5. Minamiaso Village: Tin badge, sticky notes 6. Yamaga City: Hirayama moisturizing face mask 7. Solaseed Air: "Go! forward Kumamoto" original sticker ◆ Main Initiatives on 'Go! forward Kumamoto Go' For approximately one year from the start of service, special in-flight announcements will be made by the representatives of the six participating municipalities. This is an opportunity for the mayors themselves to appeal the charm of each region directly to the passengers, so we would be delighted if you could listen closely to the announcements when you board. Tuesday, April 14 - Sunday, May 31, 2026: Mayor Kazufumi Onishi, Kumamoto City Monday, June 1 - Friday, July 31: Mayor Minoru Egashira, Kikuchi City Saturday, August 1 - Wednesday, September 30: Mayor Taisei Kusamura, Takamori Town Thursday, October 1 - Monday, November 30: Mayor Masayuki Fujiki, Mifune Town Tuesday, December 1 - Sunday, January 31, 2027: Mayor Yoshihiro Ota, Minamiaso Village Monday, February 1 - Wednesday, March 31, 2027: Mayor Junichi Hayata, Yamaga City ◆ Special Features in the In-Flight Magazine "Solatane" In the in-flight magazine "Solatane," which was revamped on April 1, 2026, special pages will be set up to convey the "now" of the six municipalities, disseminating regional charms such as tourist spots and event information. April-May 2026 issue: Kumamoto City (*) June-July 2026 issue: Kikuchi City August-September 2026 issue: Takamori Town October-November 2026 issue: Mifune Town December-January 2027 issue: Minamiaso Village February-March 2027 issue: Yamaga City *In the April-May issue, the primary feature focuses on Kumamoto City, starting with Kumamoto Castle. ◆ Acceptance of Support Miles for the Restoration of Kumamoto Castle Begins We have started accepting mileage donations (Support Miles) from members of our mileage service "Solaseed Smile Club" to support the restoration of Kumamoto Castle. <> 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ~ 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 31 * Applications are accepted from 1,000 miles per person. Beyond that, applications can be made in units of 500 miles, up to a maximum of 20,000 miles. For other details and notes regarding Support Miles, please visit the Solaseed Air website (https://www.solaseedair.jp/). (Kumamoto Castle Main Keep - Photo courtesy of Kumamoto Castle General Office) Solaseed Air, headquartered in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, operates primarily on routes connecting Haneda and Okinawa with Kyushu as the "Wings of Kyushu and Okinawa," offering 80 flights on 14 routes every day. The Kumamoto - Tokyo (Haneda) route was launched on August 1, 2003, and currently operates 10 flights (5 round trips) a day. Under the brand promise "Sowing seeds of smiles from the sky," we strive to provide safe, secure, and comfortable air travel. Additionally, we participate in regional revitalization projects connecting the people, events, and things of Kyushu and Okinawa.