Summary

  • Japan Airlines officially announced an order for 20 A350-900 and 11 A321neo aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow.
  • The airline communicated about its intentions to renew its fleet with 21 A350-900 and 11 A321neos in March.
  • This was Japan Airlines’ second order during the event.

Japan Airlines has given Airbus another boost of orders with the airline purchasing 20 A350-900 and 11 A321neo aircraft. This was the carrier’s second order announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024.

Confirming its intentions

While the carrier announced the order at the event, in March 2024, Japan Airlines said that it would introduce 21 A350-900 and 11 A321neo aircraft as part of an effort to renew its fleet. At the time, the airline also stated that it would add ten Boeing 787-9s to its operations. The latest order has one fewer A350-900.

Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900.

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Nevertheless, Yukio Nakagawa, senior vice president of procurement of Japan Airlines, said that it was an honor to make this announcement with Airbus and Christian Scherer, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

“Since its debut on domestic routes, our A350-900 has become our customer’s favourite. Wide and spacious cabin ensures passenger comfort.”

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