JAL to upgrade interiors and in-flight connectivity on 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

At the Singapore Airshow, Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced an agreement to upgrade the interiors and in-flight connectivity on eleven 787 Dreamliners.

The modifications will be performed by Boeing and will introduce JAL’s latest cabin interior design to existing 787-9s in the JAL international fleet, bringing them into alignment with the design and configuration of JAL’s planned deliveries of new 787-9 airplanes. The connectivity modifications will enable the airplanes to connect to newer enhanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, providing higher bandwidth and lower latency links to support faster and more reliable in-flight connectivity for passengers and crew.

Boeing will provide part kits and engineering support for the interior modifications, which will include updated seats and introduce new cabin furniture and other updated cabin design elements.  Boeing will provide the provisions and complementary parts for the upgraded IFC system.

“This interior refresh reinforces JAL’s commitment to consistently delivering a differentiated, premium experience on our core international routes,” said Kyohei Takizawa, vice president of  procurement for JAL. “Passengers will benefit from a seamless, best-in-class onboard experience whether they are on a newly delivered airplane or an upgraded one.”

"We value our continued partnership with JAL, which underscores our commitment to delivering interior and connectivity modification solutions that enhance and differentiate the passenger experience,” said Lindsey Douglas, vice president, Cabin, Modifications, Maintenance & Digital Services for Boeing Global Services., Boeing Global Services. “This program is about more than new seats and upgraded in-flight connectivity, it’s about delivering a consistent, modern experience every time a passenger flies on a JAL 787-9.”