Japan Airlines Will Modernize Fleet with up to 20 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
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Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners, including 10 firm orders for 787-9s and options for 10 more. This addition will complement JAL's existing fleet of over 50 Dreamliners. The 787-9 offers a range of up to 7,565 nautical miles, enabling JAL to open new routes and add flexibility to its network. JAL has previously used the 787 to establish new point-to-point markets from Tokyo to San Diego, Boston, and Bangalore.
The order underscores JAL's commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft to reduce CO₂ emissions and enhance customer service. Since its introduction in 2011, the 787 family has opened more than 400 new nonstop routes globally and received over 1,900 orders from 87 customers.
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- Agreement for up to 20 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including 10 firm orders
- Expands JAL's existing fleet of over 50 Dreamliners
- 787-9 offers extended range capability of up to 7,565 nautical miles
- Enables JAL to open new routes and add network flexibility
- Supports JAL's fleet modernization and CO₂ emission reduction efforts
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"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
"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.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top
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