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Japan Airlines to Buy 20 More Boeing 787s

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed an agree-
ment with Boeing for up to 20 more 787
Dreamliners as part of its modernisation
plans. The deal includes 10 787-9s with
options for 10 more, adding to JAL’s cur-
rent fleet of more than 50 of the popular
wide-body jet.
“We are delighted to announce the addition
of 787 Dreamliners to our fleet. This order
underscores our commitment to accelerat-
ing the introduction of the modern and more
fuel-efficient aircraft to deliver unparalleled
service to our customers and further reduce
CO₂ emissions,” said Yukio Nakagawa, JAL
Executive Officer of Procurement.
Once this order is finalized and posted to
Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, the
carrier will have 10 787s and 21 737 MAX
jets on order.
Boeing for up to 20 787-9 Dreamliner air- operate on approved Sustainable Aviation
In recent years, JAL has leveraged the ver- craft, GE Aerospace announced an order Fuel (SAF) blends today. Representing a
satility of the 787 to open new point-to-point from the airline for GEnx-1B engines to giant leap forward in propulsion technology,
markets from Tokyo to San Diego, Boston power the new aircraft. GEnx uses lightweight durable materials
and Bangalore. and advanced design processes to reduce
The GEnx engine family has more than 56 weight, improve performance, and lower
“Japan Airlines continues to be a global million flight hours since entry into service maintenance, making it the best engine
ambassador for the 787 Dreamliner and in 2011 and is the fastest-selling, high-thrust choice for long-haul flights.
this latest agreement is a testament to the engine in GE Aerospace history with nearly
versatility and efficiency of the 787-9 for 3,000 engines in service and on backlog, Japan Airlines and their subsidiary currently
the airline’s key long-haul routes,” said Brad including spares. operate a fleet of 53 Boeing 787s powered
McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of by the GEnx engine, reaching 3 million en-
Commercial Sales and Marketing.” Boeing and The GEnx-1B powers two out gine flight hours in early 2024. The airline
of every three 787 aircraft in service. Like is also powered by GE Aerospace’s CF6,
Following Japan Airlines’ agreement with all GE Aerospace engines, the GEnx can GE90, CF34 and CFM56* engines.

Textron Aviation Unveils Next-Gen Military

Aircrew Multi-Engine Trainer Aircraft

Textron Aviation unveiled its new military acquire the Beechcraft King Air 260 for the
multi-engine training aircraft — built upon Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in support
the Beechcraft King Air 260 — making its of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) pro-
show and European debut at the FIA2024 . gram in Canada.
This state-of-the-art aircrew training aircraft “The Beechcraft King Air 260 provides an
was selected in 2023 following a full and excellent value for military multi-engine
open competition to modernize aircrew training due to its acquisition and operation
training for the United States Navy’s Multi- cost, combined with excellent speed, range
Engine Training System (METS) program. and payload capacity,” said Bob Gibbs, vice
president, Special Missions Sales, Textron
Deliveries in support of the up to 64 METS Aviation. “This state-of-the-art aircrew train-
aircraft contracted by Naval Air Systems ing aircraft is currently serving the United training aircraft include factory options for
Command (NAVAIR) began on April States Navy’s fleet and is ready to support TACAN (air-to-air), angle of attack (AOA),
22, 2024. On May 29th at the Canadian the modernization of military multi-engine V/UHF radio, digital audio system, engine
Association of Defence and Security training worldwide.” trend monitoring, condition-based mainte-
Industries’ annual defence industry trade- nance plus, observer/jump seat, passenger
show (CANSEC), Canada announced it will Specific capabilities of the next-generation mission seats and full-face oxygen masks.

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