Wed Mar 19 08:13:51 UTC 2025: ## Japan Airlines to Expand Fleet with Major Aircraft Purchase
**Tokyo, March 19, 2025** – Japan Airlines (JAL) announced a significant expansion of its fleet today, revealing plans to acquire a total of 68 new aircraft. The order includes 17 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, adding to the 21 already ordered in 2023 for domestic routes. These will replace older Boeing 737-800 models. Furthermore, JAL will introduce 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft to replace Boeing 767s on routes to and from Haneda Airport.
For international flights, JAL plans to add 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 20 Airbus A350-900 planes to its long-haul fleet. This major investment signals JAL’s commitment to modernizing its operations and expanding its reach.