Airbus has handed over the first A350 XWB to Japan Airlines (JAL) at its headquarters in Toulouse, France. This is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for the Japanese carrier, which has ordered 31 A350 XWB aircraft, comprising 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s.
JAL will initially operate the A350-900 on high frequency domestic routes, while the larger A350-1000 will fly on the carrier's long haul international network. The first aircraft will enter service on the airline's Haneda – Fukuoka route at the start of September.
JAL's A350-900 is configured in a premium three class layout, with 12 seats in First Class, 94 in Class J and 263 in Comfort Economy.
The ferry flight of the first JAL A350-900 is being performed with a blend of conventional and synthetic fuel, contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.
