Japan Airlines will expand its fleet of 787 Dreamliner widebodies, Boeing announced in Farnborough.
According to the planemaker, ten 787-9s were ordered in addition to ten other purchase options by the Japanese carrier.
The new agreement will bring the Dreamliner fleet to at least 55 aircraft, with 23 787-8 and 22 787-9 currently flying on JAL, the most recent of which were delivered last year.
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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.
“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.”
According to Boeing, JAL has placed its Dreamliner on routes from Tokyo to San Diego, Boston and Bangalore taking advantage of the 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) range of the 787-9 variant.
Despite this, the Japanese carrier has invested in a fleet of Airbus A350s, including the A350-1000, which has assumed the role of JAL’s main long-haul aircraft.
There are currently 15 A350-900s and three A350-1000s in service, but the number of widebodies will grow in the coming years thanks to pending delivery orders.
