Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the addition of 17 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. This follows JAL's March 2023 announcement of an order for 21 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, primarily to replace the Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently operating on domestic routes.
According to the airline, the fleet renewal will also include the introduction of 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft to replace the Boeing 767, primarily on routes to and from Haneda. As the company highlights, this fleet update is in line with supply and demand, aimed at enhancing profitability.
For international routes, JAL plans to introduce 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. According to the airline's projected schedule, 38 Boeing 737-8 aircraft for domestic flights are expected to start arriving in fiscal year 2026, while 11 Airbus A321neo and 10 Boeing 787-9 are scheduled for fiscal year 2028.
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The Airbus A350-900 aircraft will be introduced sequentially starting in fiscal year 2027, with 20 units dedicated to international flights and three units for domestic routes. Additionally, the airline will sequentially add five Airbus A350-1000 units exclusively for international flights, although specific delivery dates for these aircraft have not been disclosed.
The airline anticipates that by fiscal year 2030, its international operations will expand by approximately 1.5 times compared to fiscal year 2023. This expansion will primarily come from increased frequencies to North America and Asia, key markets expected to grow significantly. JAL also plans to increase seat capacity by operating larger aircraft and boosting flight frequencies, thus improving service quality and convenience for passengers.
According to the statement, the early introduction of state-of-the-art aircraft not only aims to improve service quality but also reduce CO₂ emissions through the use of more fuel-efficient aircraft, contributing to a more sustainable operation in the future.
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