EVA Air has confirmed an order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000 and 15 single-aisle A321neo – this makes the Taiwanese airline the latest global carrier to select the A350-1000 for its future longhaul requirements.
In addition, the A321neo aircraft will bring new levels of efficiency for the carrier’s regional network.
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 kilometres non-stop, using 25 per cent less fuel than previous generation types and with a similar reduction in carbon emissions.
For passengers, the A350 offers reduced cabin pressure as well as the highest levels of in-flight comfort with the quietest cabin, new lighting systems and the latest in-flight connectivity.
EVA Air president Clay Sun said: “We have selected the Airbus aircraft following a thorough evaluation of the various models in each market segment. In both size categories we have selected the most modern and fuel efficient types, that offer the highest levels of passenger comfort. The aircraft also bring significant reductions in carbon emissions, which is in line with our company’s sustainability goals.”
“This order marks a new phase in our relationship with EVA Air and we thank the airline for its confidence in Airbus. The A350 is setting new standards across the board in terms of range, payload, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, while making an immediate contribution to reduced carbon emissions,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, executive vice president sales, commercial aircraft, Airbus.
