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G-BYGB · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:19 pm Post subject: JAL finally orders Airbus acft!

At last Airbus has managed to achieve an acft order from Japan Airlines. JAL has confirmed the order of 31 A350 XWBs. As a long time loyal customer of Boeing, JAL has given consideration to the airbus.

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

<b>Airbus and Japan Airlines sign their first ever order</b>

<i>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.”

"Japan Airlines is well known as one of the most preferred airlines in the world providing its passengers with an excellent flight experience. We sincerely welcome Japan Airlines as a new Airbus customer and feel honored by this first ever order from Japan for our all-new A350 XWB,” said Fabrice Bregier, President and CEO of Airbus. "It fills us with pride to see a leading Japanese airline start a new chapter with us. This highlights a very bright and flourishing future for both of us, JAL and Airbus.”

In a typical three-class layout the A350-900 comfortably seats more than 300 passengers on routes as long as 8,100 nautical miles (nm). The A350-1000 is the largest member of the A350 XWB Family, seating 350 passengers on even longer missions up to 8,400 nm. All A350 XWB models are equipped with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.</i>[/i][/b]

Better late than never for Airbus. Smile

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The_Goat · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:39 pm Post subject:

Doesn't this also make JAL the first ever operator to order both the 787 and the A350??
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Nimish · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:12 pm Post subject:

I wonder what role the 787 fiasco has in this? Airline's confidence in Boeing must be at a record low...
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