JAL Plans Riblet Paint Trial On International 787 Flights

Graham Warwick January 15, 2025
JAL 787-9 riblet diagram

Drag-reducing riblets have been applied directly to the paint covering the fuselage of JAL’s Boeing 787-9.

Credit: Japan Airlines
A Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 787-9 with drag-reducing riblet paint over most of the fuselage is expected to enter service on international flights in mid-January. The operational demonstration is a follow-on to domestic riblet evaluation flights conducted on a 737-800 in 2022 and 2023. The...
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