Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines orders 10 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for 10 more

Share

Japan’s flag carrier commits to 10 fuel-efficient 787-9 jets and adds 787s on long-haul routes to meet rising international travel demand.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has committed to acquiring up to 20 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including 10 confirmed 787-9 jets and options for 10 more. This move aims to modernise its fleet and meet the growing demand for international travel.

The 787-9, known for its fuel efficiency and long-range capability, will enhance JAL’s long-haul routes to North America, Asia, and India.

JAL’s current fleet includes over 50 Dreamliners, and this new order will further support its efforts to reduce CO? emissions and improve service quality. JAL has successfully used the 787 to launch new routes from Tokyo to cities like San Diego, Boston, and Bangalore.

This post was published on 22 July 2024 16:37

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

Published by
André Orban

Recent Posts

Condor launches daily Berlin–Abu Dhabi flights with Etihad codeshare

Condor has launched daily flights between Berlin Brandenburg and Abu Dhabi, operated in codeshare with…

16 October 2026

Delta to launch daily Boston–Reykjavík flights in April 2027

Delta Air Lines will introduce daily seasonal flights between Boston and Reykjavík Keflavík on 12…

16 October 2026

Saab unveils Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Saab has presented the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the…

16 October 2026

Air India Frankfurt–Delhi flight diverts to Jaipur after suspected accidental hijack alert

Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to New Delhi (Boeing 787-9 registered VT-TSE) diverted to…

16 October 2026

easyJet adds five UK routes for summer 2027, including three from Southampton

easyJet has put five additional UK routes on sale for summer 2027, following the 18…

16 October 2026

Lufthansa Cargo expands Asian links and shifts Mumbai freighters to Navi Mumbai

Lufthansa Cargo’s winter 2026/27 schedule will offer 88 freighter routes serving 40 destinations worldwide, with…

16 October 2026