Japan's 5 star airline, ANA has indicated the latest in a series of expansion moves will be the order of 48 narrow body aircraft, which includes 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 18 Airbus A320neo.
The new aircraft are schedule to be delivered between 2021 and 2025 as demand in the Asian aviation market and inbound tourist demand has increased dramatically. ANA and Peach Aviation each selected its own optimum aircraft to fit its strategy to grow even further in future. The specific markets that will be served by the new order have not been finalised.
Boeing 737 MAX 8, a first for a Japanese airline, is more spacious compared to the current aircraft and creates a comfortable atmosphere. The aircraft is also fuel efficient and is expected to improve the efficiency by approximately 15%. Given the plane's benefits to the domestic market, it will succeed the current Boeing 737 NG series. ANA decided to place 30 aircraft on order, including 10 optional.
The Airbus A320neo, which currently serves ANA international routes, was chosen for its excellent fuel efficiency and cruising performance to support Peach's current strategy, and an order for 18 aircraft will be placed.
ANA Group will maintain safety, which is the foundation of ANA Group's business, enhance customer-oriented quality and service, and proactively invest to aircraft to steadily implement growth strategy.
