Japan Airlines Will Modernize Fleet with up to 20 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners – Japan’s flag carrier commits to 10 fuel-efficient 787-9 jets with options for 10 more- Adding 787s on long-haul routes to meet rising international travel demand
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners, as the 787’s market-leading efficiency and range are valued on international routes to North America, Asia and India. The deal includes 10 787-9s with options for 10 more, adding to JAL’s current fleet of more than 50 of the popular widebody jet.
« We are delighted to announce the addition of 787 Dreamliners to our fleet. This order underscores our commitment to accelerating the introduction of the modern and more fuel-efficient aircraft to deliver unparalleled service to our customers and further reduce CO₂ emissions. We greatly appreciate the strong relationship and support from Boeing, which has been instrumental in our efforts to modernize our fleet and expand our international routes, » said Yukio Nakagawa, JAL Executive Officer of Procurement.
Once this order is finalized and posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, the carrier will have 10 787s and 21 737 MAX jets on order.
In recent years, JAL has leveraged the versatility of the 787 to open new point-to-point markets from Tokyo to San Diego, Boston and Bangalore. With a range of up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km), the 787-9 possesses the longest-range capability within the 787 Dreamliner family, enabling JAL to open new routes and adding flexibility to its existing network.
« Japan Airlines continues to be a global ambassador for the 787 Dreamliner and this latest agreement is a testament to the versatility and efficiency of the 787-9 for the airline’s key long-haul routes, » said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. « We value our long-standing partnership with Japan Airlines and are pleased that they have re-selected the 787 Dreamliner as they continue to modernize their world-class fleet. »
Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has opened more than 400 new nonstop routes around the world and received more than 1,900 orders from 87 customers – more than half from repeat customers, like Japan Airlines which operates both the 787-8 and 787-9.
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