Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced an agreement to buy up to 20 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The order, announced during the Farnborough International Airshow, includes 10 787-9s with options for 10 more, adding to JAL’s current fleet of more than 50 of the widebody jet.
Yukio Nakagawa, JAL’s executive officer of procurement, said: “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 modernise our fleet and expand our international routes.”
Once this order is finalised 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 14,010km, the 787-9 has the longest-range capability within the 787 Dreamliner family, enabling JAL to open new routes and adding flexibility to its existing network.
Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing, said: “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.
“We value our long-standing partnership with Japan Airlines and are pleased that they have re-selected the 787 Dreamliner as they continue to modernise their world-class fleet.”
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