SEATTLE, March 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Japan
Airlines (JAL) have finalized an order for 21 super-efficient 737-8
jets.
The versatile 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic
and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to
pre-pandemic levels. JAL intends to begin introducing the airplanes
into its fleet from 2026.
"We are delighted to select the Boeing 737-8, a member of the
very latest 737 MAX family, to replace our Boeing 737-800s, which
make up the largest proportion of the JAL Group's fleet," said
Yuji Akasaka, president of Japan
Airlines. "We look forward to carrying our passengers in the utmost
safety and comfort and to moving closer to our 2050 carbon-neutral
goals, thanks to a combination of these super-efficient aircraft,
operational innovations and new fuel-saving technologies."
The 737 MAX will provide JAL with greater range and fuel
efficiency, reducing both fuel use and carbon emissions by 15%
compared to the airplanes the airline is replacing. In addition,
the 737 MAX is a quieter airplane, creating a significantly smaller
noise footprint than the airplanes it replaces.
"The integration of the new 737 MAX will provide JAL with
greater efficiency across its short-haul network, as the airline
continues to upgrade its world-class fleet," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "Partnering with JAL to introduce 737-8s into
its operations is the latest milestone in our longstanding
relationship."
The 737 MAX family has the latest CFM International LEAP-1B
engines, advanced technology winglets and other aerodynamic
enhancements to improve performance. More than 50 airlines globally
are operating over 900 737 MAX airplanes, which have made over 1.4
million revenue flights totaling more than 3.5 million flight hours
since late 2020.
About Japan Airlines Group
Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and became the first
international airline in Japan. A
member of the oneworld® Alliance, the airline now reaches 411
airports in 60 countries and regions together with its codeshare
partners with a modern fleet of 241 aircraft. JAL Mileage Bank
(JMB), the airline's loyalty program, is one of the largest mileage
programs in Asia. Awarded as one
of the most punctual major international airlines and a certified
5-Star Airline by Skytrax and a "World Class" airline by APEX, JAL
is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of
flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service, and to
becoming one of the most preferred airlines in the world.
About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
www.boeing.com/careers
Contact
Japan Airlines Public Relations
mediarelations.hdq@jal.com
Kevin Yoo
Boeing Communications
+1 206-249-6372
kevin.k.yoo@boeing.com
Shino Yuasa
Boeing Communications
+81-70-2796-0708
shino.yuasa@boeing.com
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