Japan Transocean Air Places $1.1bn Boeing 737 Order

Above, a Japan Transocean Air Boeing 737-400. Photo courtesy of Spaceaero2.

Boeing is having a great month in sales of new planes to Japan.

Earlier, it was reported that All Nippon Airways is ordering 40 new planes from Boeing. Now, it is being reported that Japan Transocean Air is ordering 12 Next-Generation 737-800 jets to replace its aging 737-400 planes.

Breaking Travel News reports:

Boeing and Japan Transocean Air have announced the airline’s selection of 12 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. 

The selection, valued at $1.1 billion at list prices, will mark the start of the airline’s fleet renewal program with the new airplanes scheduled to enter into service from 2016. 

As part of the agreement, JTA will have the flexibility to switch to the 737 MAX family of airplanes.  

“JTA has been the wings of Okinawa for almost 50 years,” said Manabu Sato, president of Japan Transocean Air and executive officer at Japan Airlines. 

“The Next-Generation 737-800, with its greater reliability, superior economic and environmental performance, and passenger-pleasing Boeing Sky Interior will allow us to continue to provide the highest levels of service, comfort and convenience to the people of Okinawa.” 

A member of the Japan Airlines Group, JTA is based in Naha, Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost island chain.

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