Japan Airlines Selects GE Aerospace for Avionics Systems Support of Boeing 787 Fleet

BRISBANE - May 19, 2026 - Japan Airlines (JAL) today signed a 10-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) 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."

Japan Airlines is one of the world's leading international airlines, with a fleet of 117 wide-body aircraft, including 53 Boeing 787s, powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines.

About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com.

About Japan Airlines:
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan's first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 234 aircraft (as of March 2026) and began renewing its international long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 413 airports across 71 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious "World Class" Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. The airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide. For details and to learn more, visit JAL's official website at https://www.jal.com/en/.