Japan Airlines orders new Airbus aircraft

Japan Airlines (JAL) has formalized an order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 widebody aircraft and 11 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, confirming a preliminary agreement announced earlier this year.

 

The announcement was made during the 2024 Farnborough Air Show, with a signing ceremony attended by Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice President Procurement of Japan Airlines, and Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

 

The A350-900s will be integrated into the airline's existing fleet of A350s for international destinations, while the A321neos will be deployed on domestic flights in Japan. Japan Airlines has already ordered a total of 52 A350s, of which 18 are already in service. This is JAL's first order for Airbus' single-aisle product line.

 

The A350 is considered one of the most modern and efficient widebody aircraft, with passenger capacities between 300 and 410 seats. Thanks to advanced technologies and aerodynamics, it offers unprecedented levels of efficiency and comfort. As of the end of June 2024, the A350 Family has received over 1,300 firm orders from 60 customers worldwide, confirming it as one of the most successful widebody aircraft .

 

The A321neo is the largest model in Airbus' A320neo family and offers exceptional performance and range. Equipped with next-generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo reduces noise by 50% and offers fuel savings of more than 20%, as well as a reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to the previous generation of single-aisle aircraft. To date, more than 6,400 A321neos have been ordered from more than 90 global customers.

 

Like all Airbus aircraft, the A350 is already set to operate on up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus aims to make its aircraft 100% SAF compatible by 2030.