Taiwan based EVA Air has placed a firm order with European OEM Airbus for Six A350 widebody airliners and three A321neo single-aisle airlines as part of its fleet expansion plans.
The airline has once again selected the A350-1000, which is the larger of the two variants, for its long-haul expansion. The A350-1000 has a range of up to 9,700nm and can oeprate on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend.
The wings for all Airbus A3XX aircraft are are made in Broughton, North Wales and the A350 is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines built in Derby.
The A321neo is also the largest variant of Airbus’ succesful A320 family which offers airlines a 20% fuel saving compared to previous generation aircraft. Like the A350 the A321neo can also operate on a 50% SAF blend helping airlines futher reduce their carbon footprint.
“The new additions to our fleet reaffirm our commitment to sustainable aviation and delivering an exceptional travel experience. 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,” said Clay Sun, President of EVA Air.
“EVA Air’s new orders underscore the enduring appeal of the A350-1000 Long Range Leader as the benchmark for intercontinental operations, and the A321neo as a leader in regional efficiency. 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, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
The latest firm order beings EVA Air’s backlog of Airbus aircraft to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos.
