Japan Airlines selects GE Aerospace for Boeing 787 avionics system support
GE Aerospace has signed a 10-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL) for Boeing 787 avionics system support. This marks GE's first avionics maintenance contract with a Japanese customer, with services led by facilities in Brisbane and Singapore.
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BRISBANE — May 19, 2026 — GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced today that it has signed a 10-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL) for avionics system support on its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was signed at GE Aerospace's facility in Brisbane, Australia.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace's Brisbane maintenance facility will provide repair and inventory services for avionics systems on Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines and its subsidiaries. Program management and component support will be led by GE Aerospace in Singapore, further leveraging the company’s regional network and responsiveness to support JAL’s operations.
GE Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Common Core System and related avionics systems on the Boeing 787, which are covered under this agreement.
Yuta Kawaguchi, Vice President, Component Service Center, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd., stated: "Through this collaboration with GE Aerospace, we are committed to improving component quality and, above all, ensuring the continued safety of our operations. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with GE Aerospace as we explore new opportunities for growth and innovation in the future. As the OEM for various avionics systems on the Boeing 787, GE Aerospace brings deep technical expertise and integrated support capabilities, which will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and service for our customers."
Matt Burns, General Manager of Avionics for GE Aerospace, said: "It is a great pleasure to add a new chapter that strengthens our long-standing relationship with Japan Airlines, and this agreement is significant in many ways. This contract represents our first avionics customer support agreement signed with a Japanese customer. It demonstrates our unique regional responsiveness in providing reliable and seamless avionics repair, inventory services, and program management to customers operating in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world."
Japan Airlines is one of the world's leading international airlines and operates a fleet of 117 wide-body aircraft, including 53 Boeing 787s powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace's Brisbane maintenance facility will provide repair and inventory services for avionics systems on Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines and its subsidiaries. Program management and component support will be led by GE Aerospace in Singapore, further leveraging the company’s regional network and responsiveness to support JAL’s operations.
GE Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Common Core System and related avionics systems on the Boeing 787, which are covered under this agreement.
Yuta Kawaguchi, Vice President, Component Service Center, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd., stated: "Through this collaboration with GE Aerospace, we are committed to improving component quality and, above all, ensuring the continued safety of our operations. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with GE Aerospace as we explore new opportunities for growth and innovation in the future. As the OEM for various avionics systems on the Boeing 787, GE Aerospace brings deep technical expertise and integrated support capabilities, which will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and service for our customers."
Matt Burns, General Manager of Avionics for GE Aerospace, said: "It is a great pleasure to add a new chapter that strengthens our long-standing relationship with Japan Airlines, and this agreement is significant in many ways. This contract represents our first avionics customer support agreement signed with a Japanese customer. It demonstrates our unique regional responsiveness in providing reliable and seamless avionics repair, inventory services, and program management to customers operating in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world."
Japan Airlines is one of the world's leading international airlines and operates a fleet of 117 wide-body aircraft, including 53 Boeing 787s powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines.
FAQ
What specific avionics system support is GE Aerospace providing for Japan Airlines' Boeing 787 fleet?
GE Aerospace is providing maintenance and overhaul support for the Boeing 787 avionics systems under a 10-year agreement with Japan Airlines.
How long is the maintenance agreement between GE Aerospace and Japan Airlines for the 787 avionics systems?
The maintenance agreement between GE Aerospace and Japan Airlines for Boeing 787 avionics systems is 10 years long.
Which countries host the GE Aerospace facilities supporting Japan Airlines' Boeing 787 avionics maintenance?
The GE Aerospace facilities in Brisbane, Australia and Singapore are supporting Japan Airlines' Boeing 787 avionics maintenance.
When did GE Aerospace announce its first avionics maintenance contract with a Japanese airline?
GE Aerospace announced its first avionics maintenance contract with a Japanese airline in the current announcement, marking the deal with Japan Airlines.
What makes the GE Aerospace deal with Japan Airlines significant for GE's regional expansion?
The GE Aerospace deal with Japan Airlines is significant as it marks GE's first avionics maintenance contract with a Japanese customer, expanding its regional service footprint.