Skymark Receives Japan’s First Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

On April 30 (April 29 local time), Japanese airline Skymark received a Boeing 737-8 aircraft (registration: JA738A) from Boeing.

This is the first time a Japanese airline has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport on May 4, and will begin operations once preparations are complete.

Compared to the current Boeing 737-800 aircraft, the Boeing 737-8 can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions per seat by about 15 percent. While the seat count remains the same as the current aircraft at 177 seats, its range will increase from 5,440 kilometers to 6,480 kilometers. It is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines.

Skymark plans to take delivery of the Boeing 737-10, which has a longer fuselage and can accommodate up to 210 seats, in fiscal year 2027. The 737-10 is expected to reduce fuel consumption per seat by about 19 percent compared to the Boeing 737-800.