Japan Airlines Selects 737-8 to Grow Sustainable World-Class Fleet
Source: Boeing Japan Airlines announces firm order for 21 fuel-efficient 737-8 jets to support fleet renewal Optimizing JAL single-aisle operations while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have finalized an order for 21 super-efficient 737-8 jets. The versatile 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to pre-pandemic levels. JAL intends to begin introducing the airplanes into its fleet from 2026. "We are delighted to select the Boeing 737-8, a member of the very latest 737 MAX family, to replace our Boeing 737-800s, which make up the largest proportion of the JAL Group's fleet," said Yuji Akasaka, president of Japan Airlines. "We look forward to carrying [...]