All Nippon Airways is preparing to close an important chapter in its widebody fleet history, with plans to retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 aircraft by late first quarter 2027.
The move will mark the final phase-out of the 777-300 variant from ANA’s passenger fleet, as the Japanese carrier continues modernizing its long-haul and high-capacity operations. The aircraft type has played a major role in ANA’s domestic trunk-route and international network strategy, offering high seating capacity and strong performance on busy routes.
ANA has gradually been reshaping its widebody fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the larger Boeing 777-300ER, on selected long-haul services. The retirement of the older 777-300s reflects the airline’s broader push to simplify operations, reduce maintenance complexity and improve fuel efficiency.
The Boeing 777-300 entered service as a stretched version of the original 777, designed to carry more passengers than the 777-200 while maintaining long-range twin-engine efficiency. For ANA, the type became a familiar aircraft on high-demand routes where capacity was a key requirement.
Once the final aircraft leaves service, ANA will have completed another step in its fleet renewal strategy, shifting further toward newer-generation aircraft better suited to the airline’s future network and environmental targets.
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