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Airbus and Japan Airlines sign their first ever order for airplanes

Toulouse, France - For 31 A-350XWB plus options for further 25 aircraft

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A-350XWBs (18 A-350/900s and 13 A-350/1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft (before the merger by Japan Airlines and Japan Air Systems, JAS, JAS ordered Airbus aircraft). It is also the first order Airbus has received from Japan for the A-350 XWB, confirming its continuing success w...

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Rome, Italy, 10/07/2013 19:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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