JAL Places Additional Order for 17 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

Japan Airlines (JAL) will add 17 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

21 aircraft were confirmed ordered in March 2023, expanding the total to 38. It will serve as the successor to the current Boeing 737-800 aircraft and will be introduced alongside 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft as replacement for Boeing 767 aircraft to align with supply-demand conditions. The JAL Group owns 47 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and operates 15 additional aircraft on lease.

The Boeing 737-8, with its new engine and improved aerodynamics, is expected to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by about 15% compared to the current Boeing 737-800.

In addition, it has already announced the introduction of 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, and 5 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for international routes, resulting in 90 new aircraft.

By fiscal 2030, the company plans to expand the size of its international operations, including LCCs, by about 1.5 times compared to fiscal 2023. The focus will be on increasing flights, particularly on the American and Asian routes, which are expected to grow, and increasing the number of seats offered by using larger aircraft.