The first Boeing 787-10 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) arrived in Japan on 31 March, ahead of its 26 April entry into revenue service on the Tokyo Narita-Singapore route.

Cirium's Fleets Analyzer shows that the aircraft bears the registration JA900A (MSN 62684), and is the first of three ordered by the airline.

ANA 787-10

All images by All Nippon Airways

The Star Alliance carrier says the aircraft is configured with 294 seats across three class: 38 in business, 21 in premium economy, and 235 in economy.

While ANA is retaining the same business class seat used on its long-haul fleet, new seats have been installed in premium economy and economy classes.

Business class and premium economy class seats on ANA's Boeing 787-10s

ANA 787-10 business

ANA 787-10 premium economy

"The 787-10 is a cutting-edge plane and ANA is honoured to be the first Japanese airline to fly the aircraft," says ANA's executive vice-president Hideki Kunugi.

"ANA now has the distinction of being the only airline in Asia to operate all models (787-8, 787-9 and 787-10) of the 787 aircraft."

Economy class seats on ANA's Boeing 787-10s

ANA 787-10 economy

ANA 787-10 economy

ANA's 787-10s will focus on serving destinations in southeast Asia, with the type to operate on the Narita-Bangkok route from 1 July.

"These routes aim to meet the high demand for flights connecting prominent locations in Asia, and will allow Japan to serve as a convenient connecting point for flyers," the airline explains.

ANA's two other 787-10s are due for delivery before April 2021.

Fleets Analyzer shows that there are are 23 787-10s in service globally, and 151 on order.

Source: Cirium Dashboard