32
Routes
6
Hubs
IBX
ICAO
FW
IATA
TravelerPulse profile
Regional connectivity across Japan's skies.
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Sendai, Japan
Ibex Airlines is a Japanese regional carrier operating scheduled passenger services primarily within Japan. Founded in the late 1990s, the airline has focused on connecting smaller regional cities with major hubs, playing an important role in domestic air travel accessibility.
The airline operates under a codeshare and close partnership arrangement with All Nippon Airways (ANA), effectively functioning as a regional feeder carrier within the ANA network. This relationship allows Ibex to offer passengers seamless connections to a wider range of destinations.
Based in Sendai, Ibex Airlines maintains a modest but efficient fleet, emphasizing reliability and service quality on its domestic routes. The airline is known for punctuality and a no-frills regional travel experience suited to business and leisure travelers alike.
Hubs & network
Ibex Airlines operates primarily out of Sendai Airport and Osaka Itami Airport, with additional services from other regional Japanese airports.
Fleet
Ibex Airlines operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›Ibex Airlines operates as a regional feeder partner for All Nippon Airways (ANA).
- ›The airline uses the IATA code FW and ICAO code IBX with the callsign IBEX.
- ›Ibex Airlines focuses exclusively on domestic Japanese routes.
- ›The carrier operates Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft, which are well-suited for shorter regional routes.
- ›Ibex Airlines was established in 1999 and began operations shortly thereafter.
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Primary hubs
Route network map (32 legs)
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Route network
CTS → SDJCRJ
FUK → SDJCRJ
HIJ → SDJCRJ
ITM → SDJCRJ
NGO → SDJCRJ
SDJ → HIJCRJ
SDJ → ITMCRJ
SDJ → KMQCRJ
CTS → ITMCRJ
FUK → KMICRJ
FUK → KMQCRJ
FUK → NGOCRJ
KMI → FUKCRJ
NGO → OITCRJ
SDJ → CTSCRJ
HIJ → NRTCRJ
ITM → FKSCRJ
ITM → OITCRJ
NGO → FUKCRJ
NRT → HIJCRJ
NRT → KMQCRJ
OIT → NGOCRJ
SDJ → FUKCRJ
FKS → ITMCRJ
FUK → ITMCRJ
ITM → CTSCRJ
ITM → FUKCRJ
KMQ → FUKCRJ
KMQ → NRTCRJ
KMQ → SDJCRJ
OIT → ITMCRJ
SDJ → NGOCRJ
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Ibex Airlines is a Japanese regional airline headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It operates Japanese domestic services with its main base at Sendai Airport, Natori, Miyagi.
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aviator.aero· 7/29/2026
ANA and IBEX Airlines Agree to ACMI Partnership for Domestic Operations
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migflug.com· 9/7/2026
ANA Orders Eight More E190-E2s Before Its First One Arrives
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ch-aviation.com· 7/30/2026
Japan's ANA orders 8 E190-E2s to replace CRJs at Ibex
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TRAICY（トライシー）· 7/29/2026
ANA and IBEX Airlines Agree Comprehensive Operational Partnership
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AeroTime· 7/29/2026
ANA increases Embraer order to include eight additional E190-E2 aircraft
Read at AeroTime
Airline Routes & Ground Services· 7/29/2026
ANA and IBEX Airlines expand partnership with Embraer E190-E2 fleet plan
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About on Wikipedia
Ibex Airlines
Regional airline of Japan
Ibex Airlines is a Japanese regional airline headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It operates Japanese domestic services with its main base at Sendai Airport, Natori, Miyagi.
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