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Japan Airlines has selected the E190-E2 to replace the E170 and E190 aircraft operated by subsidiary J-Air, placing a firm order for 16 jets with options for 10 more. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in fiscal 2029, as JAL renews its regional fleet and restructures its domestic network.
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Japan Airlines has selected the E190-E2 to replace the E170 and E190 aircraft operated by subsidiary J-Air, placing a firm order for 16 jets with options for 10 more. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in fiscal 2029, as JAL renews its regional fleet and restructures its domestic network.
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