FIA2024: Japan Airlines Orders Up to 20 Dreamliners

DALLAS — Boeing and Japan Airlines (JL) today announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners. The deal includes 10 Boeing 787-9s with options for 10 more, making this the four announced order for the American giant, tallying up up 48 aircraft so far.

Following the completion of this order and its posting on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website, JAL will have 10 787s and 21 737 MAX aircraft on order, expanding its present fleet of more than 50 of the well-liked widebody aircraft.

Boeing says that the Dreamliner's adaptability has allowed JL to open up additional point-to-point markets recently, including San Diego, Bangalore, and Boston, from Tokyo. The Boeing release also states that more than 400 additional nonstop routes have been added by the 787 family since revenue service started in 2011. Over 1,900 orders have been placed by 87 customers, with over half of those being repeat customers like JL, which flies the 787-8 and 787-9.

Comments from Japan Airlines, Boeing

"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."

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