Japan Airlines Fleet Evolution (1951-2020)

EDIT: Errors at 3:09 and 3:37. The MD-90 was retired in 2013 and the A350-900 was introduced in 2019.
Researching for this video made me realize how loyal JAL is to Boeing
Welcome to my Airline Fleet Evolution series that looks at the evolution of airline fleets. This series looks back at an airline's entire history year-by-year, and all aircraft types operated by the featured airline will be showcased. Each type is usually pictured with the livery that was in use at the time of their introduction.
Japan was prohibited from all aeronautical activities at the end of World War II. As a result of this, their national airline at the time, Greater Japan Airways, ceased operations. It wasn't until 1951 that a new national carrier was formed. Japan Airlines was founded by the Japanese government on August 1, 1951 and initially flew a leased DC-3 from Philippine Airlines. Regular services commenced in October 1951 with Martin 2-0-2s, with Northwest Orient pilots flying the aircraft. Transpacific flights were established on February 2, 1954 starting with the Tokyo-San Francisco route. International services subsequently expanded to Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore. Jet operations began with the introduction of DC-8-30s, and JAL became the first Asian operator of the Boeing 747, the world's first wide-body aircraft, in 1970. The airline was also the launch customer of a special 747 version, the SR, which was designed to handle domestic routes within Japan. As a result of the 9/11 attacks, the airline merged with Japan Air System in 2002 and fully absorbed its network and fleet in 2006. JAL is a member of the OneWorld alliance and operates many routes within Asia and other parts of the globe.
Note: This video only covers JAL's main fleet and does not show aircraft operating for subsidiaries. Some of the retired aircraft types are still in service with those subsidiaries.
Outro video: Amazing Memories TOKYO NARITA 20 YEARS AGO • Amazing Memories TOKYO...
Image sources: Google Images, Airliners.net, JetPhotos, AirHistory.net, flyteam.jp
Songs: Saint Pepsi - Skylar Spence
Saint Pepsi - Enjoy Yourself

[@yojirou2119]

Respect for the Boeing 747 with their amazing service

[@Christian89088]

I like the second livery it is so iconic

[@ethanbai9639]

The 1970 livery was my favorite one.

[@RetroAvi8or]

Same here.

[@axelleaf7435]

Same

[@giovannicamacho2873]

Same

[@hamoodtatari]

1990-2000’s is my fav

[@yojirou2119]

I guess but it just reminds people of the accident

[@rtcp2020]

JAL was Japan’s largest airline until 2009.

[@RetroAvi8or]

They're still the 2nd largest on international flights tho.

[@allanyan8286]

@@RetroAvi8or is it now the ANA biggest?

[@user-gq1nr3fj6y]

Future air craft
A350-1000
B737MAX

[@yojirou2119]

You are right japan airlines bought the airbus a350-1000 and January 15 or something and took off on its first JAL flight on 24th I think

[@richardnagarjunasuryaprase2010]

i love Arc of the sun livery 2002-2012

[@RetroAvi8or]

It fits well on the 747s and 787 for me.

[@AdamRazaAvia]

their fleets looks interesting to me.
3:24 also a 787 in an Arc of the Sun looks pretty good

[@RetroAvi8or]

That livery was only worn during test flights. The plane was painted with the current livery before being sent to JAL if I remember correctly.

[@AdamRazaAvia]

oops I meant 3:26

[@ScaringCrab]

@@RetroAvi8or But it does look good on her

[@RetroAvi8or]

@@ScaringCrab Totally agree. JAL's current livery is so boring tbh.

[@ScaringCrab]

@@RetroAvi8or True, I miss the Arc of the Sun (also their 747s)

[@boeingcat5077]

Good job!

[@RetroAvi8or]

Thanks!

[@republicofchinaarmedforced8477]

I love Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8

[@Lee247Jamaica]

Why am i still addicted to this vid and the Cathay Pacific one

[@RetroAvi8or]

Idk, but it's nice that you enjoy it a lot! ;)

[@Lee247Jamaica]

@@RetroAvi8or welcome :)

[@axelleaf7435]

My favorite all logo

[@axelleaf7435]

:)

[@Tvideo06]

What song is this?

[@theavionics6039]

Great JAL❤️

[@RetroAvi8or]

Thanks!

[@kristoffermangila]

Does Japan Airlines still name their planes?

[@mariaalvarado3197]

All boings 747 of jal are my favorites

[@janalbertdelosreyes8319]

the b747-200b one reminds me of japan air flight 123

[@bmwM3gtr561]

Same

[@RetroAvi8or]

JA8119 was a 747SR, which basically used a stronger version of the 747-200's fuselage.

[@rocketman3863]

Can you do Philippine airlines fleet history next?

[@RetroAvi8or]

I'll see if I can make it.

[@ItsBlueNeon2025]

0:17 Japan Airlines Dc3's bulkhead With philippine Flag?

[@nonesore]

jal 2006 was my fav

[@mushroom_spider]

rip japan 123 rest the 520 passagers died 4 only survived

[@M32019]

Douglas DC-3 with philippine flag?

[@raykan3643]

all 772,773 were retired

[@NiceduAV_Aviation]

Malaysia Airlines 1947-20??

[@therobloxtransportguy1873]

i like 747-400D :D

[@sliverx3585]

Retro Avi8or I sub to u and next year is the 70 anniversary of JAL

[@RetroAvi8or]

Thanks man!

[@yojirou2119]

I love jal

[@hamoodtatari]

I’ll really miss the JAL Japan Airlines

[@user-xk3lj7tf6v]

You mean JAL with 747 in the fleet?

[@thaiproductions3638]

I like the 2015 version

[@rtcp2020]

JAL still used outdated planes in 2008.

[@RetroAvi8or]

Some of them came from the JAS merger while others were just late-production units of outdated models.

[@kristoffermangila]

If you look closely at the DC-3 you will see it had the Philippine flag. That's because this DC-3 was a leased plane from Philippine Airlines.

[@lucasytmationsidrinkyourbl8816]

and pal is independent to jal

[@muhammadfadhiil5992]

I want a unique series xD but idk what

[@RetroAvi8or]

Since you like locomotives, perhaps you can make a railroad fleet evolution series. ;)

[@muhammadfadhiil5992]

@@RetroAvi8or good idea

[@conipilote1634]

same

[@mariaalvarado3197]

Thr 1974 _2009 is my favoritave

[@syzygy_0914]

787-8って2012年運行開始だったと思います

[@risanafisha9471]

千田k２００９

[@republicofchinaarmedforced8477]

I Like Japan Airlines Super Enconomy class

[@chikinli1944]

相信兩家日本航空公司或必合併！

[@pangzhirong5656]

bro the a350 is 2019 present not 2015

[@RetroAvi8or]

I know, that was a typo. I already put the correction in the description.

[@tharngae20]

Retro_Avi8or🤩😌😻😽 😍🥰😘😗😙🙂😉😌☺️😊😁😄😃😀

[@RetroAvi8or]

@@tharngae20 ???

[@republicofchinaarmedforced8477]

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

[@thevehiclelover6443]

but airbus a350 delivered in 2019

[@RetroAvi8or]

That was an editing error. I put the corrected info in the description.

[@ushweko646]

😊😇🙂😚😙😗😘😍☺😻😸😺😽😏🤠🤑🤗😉😁😄😃😀😎

[@nuhaidnaushad7278]

A350 from 2015 ????

[@RetroAvi8or]

Sorry that was a typo with the text.

[@nuhaidnaushad7278]

Thanks anyways for the photos and information.

[@RetroAvi8or]

@@nuhaidnaushad7278 Np! Glad you like this!! :)

[@maryjanelebantinoalisaca2179]

Fun fact there first aircraft came from philippine airlines

[@RetroAvi8or]

Yep. It was the DC-3 they got from PAL. It only stayed with them for a few days tho.

[@richardnagarjunasuryaprase2010]

JAL largest operator 747

[@republicofchinaarmedforced8477]

In Year 2011

[@Purpleberry_Carlos_GT_YT_VR]

That Boeing 747 had a plane crash it’s called Japan airlines flight 123……… (first pin)

[@conipilote1634]

Ukraine international please

[@RetroAvi8or]

I'll see about that.

[@Rhdoesyt]

Japan airlines is as old as my grandpa

[@syzygy_0914]

BGM ruclips.net/video/AJA77S11BmM/видео.html

[@kinakkii2]

B78710