Japan Airlines (JAL) is adding another 17 aircraft to its order for Boeing 737-8s and has also revealed plans to transfer 10 787-9s to group subsidiary Zipair.
Airbus deliveries were off to a slow start in January after the manufacturer had pushed out as many aircraft as possible to customers in December 2024.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 with drag-reducing riblet paint over most of the fuselage is expected to enter service on international flights in mid-January.
Japanese investigators say the misinterpretation of an air traffic controller's instructions was a key factor behind the fatal Jan. 2, 2024, runway collision.
Japan Airlines has concluded a pilot program using artificial intelligence to prevent potential overcrowding of carry-on baggage in the aircraft cabin.
Japan Airlines is considering orders for regional jets next year, as the flag carrier continues its fleet modernization program with more jet deliveries.
ZipAir is seeing strong advance bookings for its long-haul low-cost routes, especially to North America, with some destinations seeing load factors of over 90%.
Japan’s inbound tourism has continued to surge this summer, contributing to international capacity gains and further network additions by Japanese carriers.
