Japan Airlines (JAL), its engineering division JALEC, and Dutch aviation start-up Maeve Aerospace have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the MAEVE Jet — a hybrid-electric regional aircraft set to reshape short-haul air travel. The collaboration is focused on tailoring the aircraft to meet Japan’s regional aviation needs while advancing low-emission […]
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised an agreement with CFM International for LEAP-1B engines to power 17 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, following its March 2023 order for 21 LEAP-powered 737s. This latest order reinforces JAL’s long-standing partnership with CFM, which has been supplying engines to the airline since 1993. JAL currently operates a fleet of more
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HAECO has successfully inducted Japan Airlines’ (JAL) first Airbus A350 for a C-check at its cutting-edge facilities in Xiamen. The redelivery of this aircraft marks a key milestone in the long-standing partnership between HAECO and JAL, reinforcing HAECO’s commitment to supporting the Japanese flag carrier’s Airbus A350 base maintenance programme. For over two decades, HAECO
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the addition of 17 more Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, following an earlier order of 21 aircraft in March 2023. These new single-aisle jets will gradually replace the existing Boeing 737-800s currently operating mainly on domestic routes, marking a significant step in JAL’s fleet modernisation strategy. Alongside the expansion
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Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines (JAL) to strengthen their partnership and expand cargo services. This follows Japan Airlines’ recent launch of daily passenger flights between Tokyo Haneda and Hamad International Airport in Doha. The MoU aims to enhance product offerings for cargo customers and create operational synergies
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Japan Airlines (JAL) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have agreed to jointly explore potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket sector. The two companies have formalised this agreement by signing a memorandum. The aircraft aftermarket business encompasses services such as repairs, maintenance, parts supply, and refurbishment, all of which are crucial for maintaining and enhancing aircraft
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 wide-body aircraft and 11 single-aisle A321neo aircraft, cementing a commitment initially announced earlier this year. The order was confirmed at the Farnborough Air Show 2024 during a signing ceremony featuring Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Procurement at Japan
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Following Japan Airlines‘ (JAL) board of directors meeting, the airline has announced the decision to introduce a total of 21 A350-900 and 11 A321neo aircraft from Airbus plus ten 787-9 aircraft from the Boeing Company, as part of its fleet renewal plan. On international routes, JAL will introduce an additional 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, currently
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Liebherr-Aerospace and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a long-term service contract for the overhaul of landing gears. With this contract, Liebherr-Aerospace becomes the exclusive service provider for J-Air, a subsidiary of the JAL Group, for MRO of the landing gears of the airline’s E170 and E190 fleet. Following the completion of the initial landing gear
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