Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-09-04 12:54Core Points - Japan Airlines flight JL500 from Sapporo to Tokyo Haneda returned to Sapporo due to mechanical failure, leading to flight cancellation [1][1] - The flight was scheduled to depart at 7:55 AM local time and was supposed to arrive at 9:35 AM, but took off at 8:07 AM and returned at 9:04 AM [1][1] - The aircraft involved was an Airbus A350-941, with an age of 4.8 years [1][1] Industry Context - There has been a recent trend of multiple flights in Japan returning due to mechanical issues, indicating potential operational challenges within the airline industry [1][1] - On September 2, United Airlines flight UA882 from Tokyo to Chicago also returned due to mechanical failure, resulting in cancellation [1][1] - Additionally, on the same day, an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-9 issued an emergency signal due to engine failure and returned safely to Haneda Airport for repairs [1][1]