Japan Airlines taps GE Aerospace for 787 avionics support

Japan Airlines (JAL) signed a 10-year MRO agreement with GE Aerospace to cover avionics systems support of its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was signed at GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane, Australia. Under this agreement, GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane will provide repair and stock support services for avionics systems on the Boeing 787 fleet operated by Japan Airlines and its subsidiaries. Program management and material support will be managed by the GE Aerospace in Singapore, further leveraging the company’s regional capabilities to support Japan Airlines’ operations. GE Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Boeing 787’s Common Core System and related avionics systems covered under the agreement.  “Through this collaboration with GE Aerospace, we are committed to enhancing component quality and, above all, ensuring the continued safety of our flight operations.  We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with GE Aerospace as we explore new opportunities for growth and innovation in the future” said Yuta Kawaguchi, Executive Officer, Vice President, Material & Component Services, JAL Engineering. “As the OEM of various Boeing 787’s avionics systems, GE Aerospace brings deep technical expertise and integrated support capabilities that will help us maintain high standards of safety, quality and service for our customers.” “Adding a new chapter of activity to strengthen our long-standing relationship with Japan Airlines is a moment to celebrate, and this agreement is significant for several reasons,” said Matt Burns, General Manager of Avionics for GE Aerospace. “It is our first avionics systems customer support agreement signed with a Japanese customer. This showcases our unique regional capabilities to deliver reliable, seamless avionics repair, stock services, and program management to customers operating in the world’s fastest-growing aviation market.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]