(openPR) - TOKYO July 12, 2006 The ANA Board of Directors today decided that the company will sell six aircraft from its fleet of 23 Boeing 747-400 jumbo jets to Avion Aircraft Trading of Iceland commencing next year. This aircraft is the largest of the ANA fleet and is used on both domestic and international routes, carrying up to 569 passengers in a domestic configuration. It entered service with ANA in 1990.

ANA´s current mid-term corporate strategy for the fiscal years 2006 2009 (April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2010) encompasses the introduction of newer and more economical aircraft, such as the 737-700 series and 787, to secure better cost performance and raise ANA´s competitive edge. The retirement of the 747-400 fleet is also part of the strategy, and will commence from 2007 at the rate of two aircraft per year.

Details of the sale are as follows:

Registration Number | Year*of introduction | Year* of retirement

JA8094 1990 2007
JA402A 1998 2007
JA8095 1990 2008
JA401A 1997 2008
JA8096 1991 2009
JA8097 1991 2009


*years given are calendar years



Contact: Rob Henderson, ANA Public Relations: r.henderson@ana.co.jp




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