Japan Aero Transit: Farewell of the Airbus A340-600

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Japan Aero Transit: Farewell of the Airbus A340-600

OSAKA, JAPAN (19-Jul-2017)

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Japan Aero Transit (JAT) announced a major update to its long-haul fleet strategy, marking the official retirement and farewell of its Airbus A340-600 fleet. The iconic quad-jet will be succeeded by the next-generation Airbus A330-800neo, which now steps in as JAT's new flagship widebody model across our primary intercontinental routes.

Honoring an Okinawa Long-Haul Pioneer

The Airbus A340-600 played a vital pioneer role in establishing JAT's long-haul network out of Naha/Okinawa (OKA). With its extended range and impressive capacity, the aircraft successfully proved the viability of connecting Okinawa directly across oceans, laying the groundwork for OKA to thrive as an international gateway. JAT expresses its deepest gratitude to our crew, engineers, and passengers who shared this unforgettable journey with our quad-engine flagship.



The Airbus A330-800neo Era: Efficiency and Comfort

As we look to the future, passing the baton to the Airbus A330-800neo represents a seamless and superior upgrade for our long-haul operations. For our passengers, the new flagship Airbus A330-800neo introduces a refined cabin atmosphere, featuring whisper-quiet operations, enhanced seating comfort, and state-of-the-art inflight technology designed for long-distance travel.



Looking Ahead

JAT will keep on expanding its footprint across key North American destinations, reinforcing direct connectivity from both our Okinawa and Nagoya hubs.

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