Oneworld member Japan Airlines is said to be facing a larger order in the long-haul fleet. The group is said to be particularly interested in the Boeing 787, but alternatives are also in play.

According to local media reports, Japan Airlines is about to order 24 additional long-haul aircraft. Reuters News writes that at least part of this is said to affect the Boeing 787 aircraft. The carrier currently operates 22 B787-9 and 23 B787-8.

Japan Airlines itself does not want to comment on the reports yet. Airbus and Boeing also declined to comment when asked. However, it can be assumed that a decision could be made in the foreseeable future, because due to the corona pandemic, the Oneworld member has initially postponed a reorder of long-haul aircraft that had been planned for some time.

According to reports, demand in the island state has increased enormously. Now they apparently think the time is right to order successor machines for the aging Boeing 767. Apparently the only thing that is certain is that a few more Dreamliners are to be ordered, but other models, including those from the manufacturer Airbus, should also be considered. Japan Airlines has not yet made a final decision in this regard or does not want to share it with the public yet.

Just last year, Japan Airlines ordered a total of 21 Boeing 737-Max-8s to renew and expand its short- and medium-haul fleet. At that time it was said that a decision would also be made on the upcoming long-haul orders within the next six to 12 months. It can therefore be assumed that it won't be too long before the Japanese carrier officially announces its decision.