Japan Airlines Said to Consider Short-Haul Fleet Replacement
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Japan Airlines Co. (JAL) aircraft at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
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Japan Airlines Co. is considering replacing its older Boeing Co. 737 short-haul fleet with more modern and fuel efficient models, according to people familiar with the matter.
The airline, which operates 45 of the 737 jets with an average age of about 12.5 years, is currently deciding between the 737 Max range and Airbus SE’s rival A320neo family, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private.