Japan Airlines (JAL) is now using Mobil JetOil 387 in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and auxiliary power units of its newly purchased Airbus A350 aircraft.
The aircraft will initially fly domestic routes in Japan between Tokyo (Haneda) and Fukuoka.
As part of its more than 50-year relationship with ExxonMobil, JAL was the first major airline to conduct a service evaluation for Mobil Jet Oil 387 upon its release in 2011, recording nearly 80,000 hours of on-wing time in GE90 engines.
The evaluation results far exceeded the expectations of JAL’s maintenance and management teams due to the oil’s exceptional deposit control, seal compatibility, wear protection and ability to minimise coking in gas turbine bearing components.
JAL has now selected the synthetic high-performance capability turbine engine oil for its Airbus A350 aircraft.
Hiroki Haraikawa, vice president of engine maintenance centre at Japan Airlines, said: “With its reliable technical support and expertise, ExxonMobil has been essential in our ongoing efforts to become one of the world’s most valued and preferred airlines.
“Even though Mobil Jet Oil II continues to be a very reliable oil for us, ExxonMobil went a step further with Mobil Jet Oil 387 to help us stay ahead of the curve. We value this proactive business approach when it comes to providing the best possible service for our customers.”