ANA Confirms Boeing Order

ANA has taken the 2025 Paris Airshow as an opportunity to confirm its order for new Boeing aircraft.

The contract, which was first announced in February 2025, includes purchases for the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX.

These two aircraft types are expected to play a pivotal role in developing the Japanese carrier’s fleet and market share in the decades to come.

Included in the deal are 23 of the 787-9 jets, which are already present in the fleet but will now see additional units join as part of renewal and expansion plans.

Meanwhile, the 737 MAX has also been included in the deal, with a purchase of 22 737-8s, the middle-of-the-road variant often selected by airlines looking to develop their single-aisle fleet.

Delivery Schedule To ANA

The purchase is a firm one. Additionally, deliveries are expected to commence from fiscal year 2028 onwards, specifically for the 787 Dreamliner, with the jets arriving from this batch over a three-year period until 2031.

As for the 737 MAX, ANA confirms the aircraft will be delivered from fiscal year 2029 and also extend across three years until 2032.

Given the complications in supply chains, the growing backlog of popular commercial aeroplanes, and other factors, airlines such as ANA are attempting to secure their deals sooner rather than later.

The importance of placing contracts where possible has risen dramatically as slots for deliveries are being snapped up at a rapid rate.

If airlines are unable to complete their purchases on time, the risk is that the jets will not be available for delivery when the airline requires them, starting in the 2030s and beyond.

Therefore, for carriers such as ANA, being able to secure purchases now for eight years in advance presents an opportunity that cannot be turned down.

For companies unable to commit to new aircraft that far in advance, patience can be exercised, or agreements can be reached with leading aircraft lessors.

However, as this avenue becomes increasingly pressured by the year, it’s a rapid race to secure new jets sooner rather than later to avoid missing out and losing to competitors across several markets.