Airbus and Japan Airlines sign their first ever order

[JuliusWong 0]

7 OCTOBER 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A350 XWBs (18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft.* It is also the first order Airbus has received from Japan for the A350 XWB, confirming its continuing success with world leading airlines across the globe. JAL and Airbus aim for entry into service from 2019, with the airline’s A350 XWBs gradually replacing its ageing fleet approximately over a six year period.

“We will utilize the A350 XWB to maximum, which offers high level of operational efficiency and product competitiveness, while positively catering to new business opportunities after slots at airports in Tokyo are increased,” said Yoshiharu Ueki, President of Japan Airlines. “In addition to improving profitability with advanced aircraft, we always aim to deliver unparalleled services to customers with the latest cabin and steady expansion of our route network.”

More info: http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/airbus-and-japan-airlines-sign-their-first-ever-order/#

Congrats to Airbus, Japan Airlines and Rolls Royce!

Boeing's strongest hold has now been broken down by John Leahy and his team!!!

 

[Chris Tan 0]

Didn't JAL operate AB6s in the not-so-distant past?

[Yang Zulhilmi 0]

Didn't JAL operate AB6s in the not-so-distant past?

 

the AB6 was inherited from JAS

Edited October 7, 2013 by Yang Zulhilmi

[alberttky 0]

Not bad for an airline that was in bankruptcy just a few years ago.