EVA Air has finalized a previously announced commitment to add orders for nine more Airbus A350 and A321 jets.
EVA Air has finalized a previously announced commitment to add orders for nine more Airbus A350 and A321 jets.
Airbus announced the additional firm orders – which consists of six widebody A350-1000s and three narrowbody A321neos – will bring the backlog for Airbus aircraft orders by Taipei, Taiwan-based airline to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos.
The original order for the aircraft was announced in November 2023. The deal for the additional jets was disclosed in a stock exchange filing on March 12.
“The new additions to our fleet reaffirm our commitment to sustainable aviation and delivering an exceptional travel experience,” said Clay Sun, President, EVA Air. “Both the A350-1000 and A321neo set a high standard in their respective categories, offering remarkable efficiency and comfort to our passengers. As we move forward with our fleet and network expansion plans, we look forward to leveraging the aircraft’s extended range and efficiency to strengthen our market position.”
“We deeply value EVA Air’s confidence in these latest generation aircraft and stand ready to support their seamless integration into the airline’s fleet for future success," added Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft, Airbus.
According to planespotters.net, EVA Air has around 85 aircraft in its fleet. The A350-1000s and A321neos are expected to replace the airline's Boeing 777-300ER and A321ceos.
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