All Nippon Airways Launches NFT Marketplace
In Brief
Japan’s All Nippon Airways has launched an NFT marketplace.
This is the airline’s first foray into the NFT space.
Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA), has launched the ANA GranWhale NFT MarketPlace to sell the airline’s own NFT products, ANA tweeted on Thursday. This marks ANA’s first foray into the NFT space.
In a statement published on May 30, ANA Group said that one of its subsidiaries, ANA NEO, will launch the marketplace. The first NFTs to be sold on the marketplace will be digital images by aviation photographer Luke Ozawa. The images have been put up for auction since Tuesday and have only received two bids so far at the current price of ¥ 160,000 ($1151.47).
The second NFT products to be sold on the marketplace from June 7 will be images of two digital 3D airplanes, including the specially painted Boeing 787 as well as the initially proposed design for the aircraft. Those interested in purchasing NFTs on the website can make payments with credit cards or cryptocurrency via Metamask.
According to the marketplace website, artists and creators can register as a business on the marketplace to showcase and sell their work.
“As part of the first airline group to launch an NFT marketplace, we are excited to pioneer a new avenue to connect with our customers and enhance their experience,” said ANA NEO President Mitsuo Tomita in Tuesday’s statement. “Through this initiative, we aim to unlock the potential of NFTs in the aviation industry, bringing together the digital and physical realms to create unique and memorable experiences that unite the world in wonder.”
Last November, ANA NEO partnered with Hokkaido for a travel metaverse dubbed ANA GranWhale to showcase the region’s nature, food, and culture.
ANA is the latest airline to join the trend of launching NFT and metaverse projects, following in the footsteps of airlines like Emirates, Etihad, Qatar. In April, Argentinian low-cost airline FlyBondi started issuing NFT tickets on the Algorand blockchain. Last year, airBaltic launched its NFT loyalty program while AirEuropa launched the world’s first NFT flight.
Read More:
- Emirates goes all in as the airline begins to accept Bitcoin, launch NFTs, and enter the Metaverse
- Etihad Airways issues NFTs
- Qatar Airways will add NFTs and ticket purchases to its Metaverse QVerse
Disclaimer
In line with the Trust Project guidelines, please note that the information provided on this page is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of advice. It is important to only invest what you can afford to lose and to seek independent financial advice if you have any doubts. For further information, we suggest referring to the terms and conditions as well as the help and support pages provided by the issuer or advertiser. MetaversePost is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice.
About The Author
Cindy is a journalist at Metaverse Post, covering topics related to web3, NFT, metaverse and AI, with a focus on interviews with Web3 industry players. She has spoken to over 30 C-level execs and counting, bringing their valuable insights to readers. Originally from Singapore, Cindy is now based in Tbilisi, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications & Media Studies from the University of South Australia and has a decade of experience in journalism and writing. Get in touch with her via cindy@mpost.io with press pitches, announcements and interview opportunities.
More articles
Cindy is a journalist at Metaverse Post, covering topics related to web3, NFT, metaverse and AI, with a focus on interviews with Web3 industry players. She has spoken to over 30 C-level execs and counting, bringing their valuable insights to readers. Originally from Singapore, Cindy is now based in Tbilisi, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications & Media Studies from the University of South Australia and has a decade of experience in journalism and writing. Get in touch with her via cindy@mpost.io with press pitches, announcements and interview opportunities.
