Daiichi Air

Daiichi Air, operating as First Flying Co., Ltd. (Daiichi Koku), is a Japanese aviation company established on 14 June 1966. Its operations centre is the Yao business headquarters at Yao Airport in Osaka Prefecture, with offices at Hiroshima Heliport, Naha Airport and Ishigaki Airport. The company holds licences for both aircraft use business and air transport business.

Services

• Sightseeing flights: charter flights by Cessna and helicopter over Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara, with courses from Yao Airport and Hiroshima
• Pilot training: private and commercial helicopter and aeroplane licences, with domestic and overseas training options and support after licensing
• Aerial photography: aerial photography services built on more than 40 years of experience, from land planning to brochures and memorial photos
• Broadcast flights: aircraft with loudspeaker broadcasting for public announcements and advertising
• Hangarage and maintenance: aircraft storage and maintenance at Yao and Hiroshima
• Island flights: scheduled services in Okinawa, Naha to Aguni and Ishigaki to Tarama and Hateruma

Aircraft

The company's aircraft page lists five Cessna 172P aeroplanes and three Robinson R44 helicopters. The R44 is used for aerial photography, news gathering, aerial survey and sightseeing flights. Daytime Osaka sightseeing flights run Tuesday to Saturday, and reservations are taken by phone on weekdays.

Flying club

Daiichi Flying Club was founded in 1965 at Yao Airport for people who enjoy flying aeroplanes and helicopters. The club is run by a board, while all flight operations are handled by Daiichi Air with experienced instructors.

Company facts

• Established: 14 June 1966
• Head office: Sakai, Osaka
• Offices: Yao, Hiroshima, Naha, Ishigaki
• Training website: flight-school.jp