Japan Airlines has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation for the purchase of 32 firm Mitsubishi Regional Jet, or MRJ, aircraft. Japan Airlines highly evaluates the performance of the next-generation MRJ aircraft and Mitsubishi Aircraft's proposals for operational support following deliveries. Thus far, 407 MRJ (223 firm, 160 option, 24 purchase rights) are on order, including 32 from Japan Airlines.

Deliveries to Japan Airlines are scheduled to commence in 2021. J-Air Corporation (J-AIR), the JAL Group's 100% owned regional airline subsidiary, will operate the 32 MRJ aircraft.