Japan Airlines (JAL) and Embraer have renewed their support partnership via a multi-year Pool Program agreement, aimed at providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and spare parts support for 32 E170 and E190 aircraft. This initiative seeks to enhance fleet reliability and operational responsiveness in the Asia Pacific region by ensuring rapid access to critical components through a substantial inventory close to the airline's regional bases.
Since initiating operations with E-Jets in 2008, JAL has depended on these aircraft to support its regional network across Japan. The extended agreement confirms their ongoing commitment to operational excellence, with JAL's fleet delivering a 99.8% service reliability over six months. Embraer’s local ecosystem, which includes dedicated personnel and a regional distribution center with over US$120 million in parts, as well as simulators and Authorised Service Centers, is designed to deliver swift support wherever needed.
About the airlines
Japan Airlines, founded in 1951, is Japan's first private carrier, operating a fleet of 234 aircraft serving numerous international and domestic destinations and recognized for high-quality service. Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace company, has delivered over 9,000 aircraft since 1969 and is renowned for its commercial jets with up to 150 seats, maintaining a global footprint across multiple continents.
