Japan Transocean Air selects 12 737NGs

Japan Transocean Air (JTA) has selected 12 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes to renew its fleet. The aircraft, which are valued at $1.1 billion at list prices, will enter into service from 2016. As part of the agreement, JTA will have the flexibility to switch to the 737 MAX family of airplanes. “JTA has been the wings of Okinawa for almost 50 years,” said Manabu Sato, president of Japan Transocean Air and executive officer at Japan Airlines. “The Next-Generation 737-800, with its greater reliability, superior economic and environmental performance, and passenger-pleasing Boeing Sky Interior will allow us to continue to provide the