JAL statement on Boeing 787 First Test Flight
16-Dec-2009 Japan Airlines (JAL) congratulates Boeing on the inaugural test flight of its highly-anticipated 787 Dreamliner. JAL is keenly awaiting the delivery of the state-of-the-art jet, which we target to strategically utilize on new long-haul routes between Tokyo and America, Europe, as well as South East Asia, afforded by the expansion of Haneda airport in October 2010.
The first of 35 firm orders and 20 options of the 787 Dreamliner is scheduled to be delivered to JAL by early 2011 and necessary preparations are now underway for its introduction into the JAL Group fleet. JAL as a user, has been actively cooperating with Boeing during the development stages of the 787 Dreamliner, and moving forward, will continue to render our support to them.