MHI and JAL to collaborate on aircraft maintenance and aftermarket services

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Japan Airlines (JAL) have agreed to commence join exploration of potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket business after signing a memorandum of understanding. With the global recovery in aircraft demand, the need for maintenance services has also increased. JAL and MHI have begun exploring collaboration in this area in order to respond to the various issues currently affecting the aircraft aftermarket. JAL Group, as an aircraft operator, brings expertise and experience in aircraft operation and maintenance, while MHI Group, as an aircraft manufacture, contributes with its expertise and experience in aircraft design development, manufacture, certification, and