Japan Airlines has chosen GE Aerospace to support the avionics systems on its Boeing 787 fleet, extending an existing relationship centered on the Dreamliner program. The article headline points to avionics support rather than engine procurement, but the available background shows that JAL and GE have worked closely on the 787 for years, with GE supplying GEnx engines for the airline’s aircraft.
JAL currently operates a sizable Boeing 787 fleet powered by GE engines, and the airline has previously said the type has delivered reliable and fuel-efficient performance over thousands of flight hours. GE Aerospace has also supplied service support tied to the airline’s GEnx-powered 787 operations. The latest selection indicates continued reliance on GE for technical support across the aircraft’s systems as JAL maintains and expands its Dreamliner operations.
The Boeing 787 remains a core aircraft for JAL on international routes, and the airline’s fleet strategy has emphasized compatibility with its existing maintenance and operations infrastructure.