Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC), subsidiary of Japan Airlines, has takend delivery of its first modern and eco-efficient ATR 42-600. Eight other aircraft will be delivered over the coming three years.

JAC is currently undertaking an important fleet modernization process. Progressively, their nine new ATRs will start operations on both main routes and connections from and to smaller islands and communities across the country.

The final assembly process for Japan Air Commuter's first ATR 42-600 is detailed in the following video clip digest covering the major steps from arrival of primary airframe components at Toulouse, France to the turboprop's takeoff after being painted in Japan Air Commuter's livery.