Thirty-three Airbus planes ordered by Taiwan’s EVA Air

Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalized a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft.

“We have selected the Airbus aircraft following a thorough evaluation of the various models in each market segment,” said Clay Sun, president of EVA Air.

The airline feels they have selected the most modern and fuel-efficient types, that offer the highest levels of passenger comfort. The aircraft also brings significant reductions in carbon emissions.

“This order marks a new phase in our relationship with EVA Air,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft. “In the long-range market, it’s another major endorsement for the A350-1000 as the natural replacement for previous generation aircraft in the larger widebody size category. The A350 is setting new standards across the board in terms of range, payload, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort.”

The A350 is available in two sizes, with the A350-900 typically seating up to 350 passengers in a standard three-class configuration and the larger A350-1000 seating up to 410 passengers.

Powered by versions of the latest generation Rolls-Royce engines, the aircraft can fly up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 kilometers) non-stop, using 25% less fuel than previous generation types.

The A350 Family has won over 1,000 firm orders from 60 customers worldwide, with more than 570 aircraft currently in the fleets of 39 operators, flying primarily on long-haul routes.

The A321neo is part of the A320neo Family, incorporating the latest technologies including new generation engines, Sharklets, and cabin efficiency enablers, delivering 20% fuel savings.

With over 5,600 orders by more than 100 customers since its launch in 2016, the A321neo has captured some 65 percent market share.