Japan Airlines (JAL) has become the first airline globally to adopt Airbus’ new A350 Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT) for pilot training. The computer-based system provides an immersive environment for practising critical flight procedures and emergency scenarios. JAL has signed a five-year agreement to use the A350 VPT, with an initial group of 12 pilots set
Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised a significant order for 31 Airbus aircraft, comprising 20 A350-900 widebody jets and 11 A321neo single-aisle planes. The deal, announced at the Farnborough Air Show 2024, marks a substantial expansion of JAL’s Airbus fleet and includes the airline’s first order for Airbus narrow-body aircraft. Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior
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Japan Airlines’ order for A350 aircraft was momentous not just for Airbus breaking into a loyal Boeing customer, but also since JAL selected the A350-1000 to succeed its 777-300ER, a market size Boeing has dominated.
