Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the decision to expand its fleet with 17 additional Boeing 737-8s. This follows JAL’s March 2023 announcement of an order for 21 Boeing 737-8 aircraft that will replace the 737-800s currently serving mainly on domestic routes.
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In addition to the Boeing 737-8 aircraft added to the domestic fleet, 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft will be introduced to replace the Boeing 767 aircraft, primarily on routes to and from Haneda. Renewing the fleet in line with supply and demand will further enhance profitability.
In the international market, JAL plans to introduce 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with ZIPAIR also introducing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners by reassigning aircraft from JAL. By fiscal year 2030, the scale of the international business is expected to expand by approximately 1.5 times compared to fiscal year 2023, including growth in both full-service carriers and LCCs.
The business will particularly expand by increasing the number of flights, especially on North American and Asian routes, which are expected to see significant growth in the future, and by increasing the number of seats offered through larger aircraft, thus improving service quality and convenience.
Including the newly introduced Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the JAL Group will have a total of approximately 90 aircraft in its fleet and is preparing for the introduction of new aircraft with a flexible fleet plan. This plan aims to ensure growth by placing aircraft orders early in anticipation of growth beyond 2030.
