tl;dr – The Taiwanese flag carrier grabs a few more big jets.
China Airlines, Taiwan’s biggest airline, recently placed an order for five more Airbus A350-1000s. According to Chairman Kao Shing-Hwang of China Airlines, “expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step in our long-term growth strategy. The A350’s exceptional efficiency and passenger comfort align with our goals to modernise our fleet, enhance long-haul competitiveness and deliver an elevated travel experience to our customers.”
These A350-1000s, when delivered, will join an “existing long-haul fleet of 15 A350-900s.” Over the last decade, competition in the Taiwanese market has increased with EVA Air’s growth and the entry of Starlux, a fellow-Taiwan based carrier that will also be expanding its fleet soon.
