Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a ten-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was formalised at GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane, Australia.
Under the deal, GE Aerospace’s Brisbane operation will provide repair and stock support services for avionics systems installed across Boeing 787 aircraft operated by JAL and its subsidiaries. Programme management and material support will be coordinated through GE Aerospace’s Singapore operation, strengthening the company’s regional support network for the airline.
GE Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Boeing 787’s Common Core System, as well as several related avionics systems included within the agreement.
Yuta Kawaguchi, Executive Officer and Vice President of Material & Component Services at JAL Engineering, said the partnership would help reinforce operational reliability and safety standards across the airline’s fleet.
“Through this collaboration with GE Aerospace, we are committed to enhancing component quality and, above all, ensuring the continued safety of our flight operations,” Kawaguchi said.
“We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with GE Aerospace as we explore new opportunities for growth and innovation in the future.”
He added that GE Aerospace’s expertise as the OEM for key Boeing 787 avionics systems would support JAL in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
The agreement further expands the long-standing relationship between the two companies and highlights the growing importance of integrated regional support solutions for next-generation aircraft fleets.
