Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have just sealed a deal for 21 737 MAX 8 jets. JAL plans to integrate these aircraft into its fleet starting in 2026, with the aim of strengthening its domestic and regional networks as passenger traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels. JAL’s President, Yuji Akasaka, expressed his excitement about the new order, stating that it will help the airline achieve its 2050 carbon-neutral goals.
The 737 MAX family of planes will bring JAL greater range and fuel efficiency, reducing both fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 15% compared to the planes the airline is currently using. These new planes are also quieter, which means a smaller noise footprint than the aircraft they replace.
“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, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Boeing’s 737 MAX family includes the latest CFM International LEAP-1B engines, advanced technology winglets, and other aerodynamic enhancements to improve performance.
JAL has a fleet of 43 Boeing 737-800 planes, which it uses for domestic and medium-haul international routes within Asia. With the average age of these planes being a little over 13 years, the order for 21 new planes comes as a much-needed upgrade for the airline.
The new deal of 21 737 MAX with JAL adds to other recent orders received by Boeing. Last week, Boeing confirmed a massive order from Saudi Arabian carriers worth almost $37 billion. The order was influenced by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment fund, including 78 Boeing 787s as firm orders, and another 43 options. Meanwhile, Air India signed a letter of intent with Boeing for 220 aircraft in February, which includes 190 MAX aircraft, 20 787s, and ten 777Xs.
Source: Boeing
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