Japan Airlines confirms Order for Six Boeing 767-300ERs

Japan Airlines (JAL) today confirmed an order for six new Boeing 767-300ER airplanes, valued at approximately $800 million at list prices.

The airline will receive three freighters and three passenger models. Deliveries will begin in 2007 and run through early 2008. This is the first time JAL has ordered the 767-300ER Freighter.

"Boeing and Japan Airlines have a very special relationship, based on long-time mutual knowledge and trust," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Sales Larry Dickenson. "These 767 models provide excellent efficiency and reliability for JAL's regional routes."

General Electric CF6-80C2 high-bypass turbofan engines will power the new airplanes.

The 767 Freighter a 60-ton freighter with international capability can accommodate a combined maximum payload capability of 16,034 feet 3 (454 cu m). At its 60.5-ton (54.88 metric ton) maximum payload, the 767 Freighter has a range of 3,270 nautical miles (6,056 km). When carrying 50 tons (45.4 metric tons), the 767 Freighter has a range of 4,255 nautical miles (7,880 km).

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