China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 airliners bringing their order total for the type to 15.
The new aircraft will join the airline alongside the 15 Airbus A350-900s already in service with the Taiwan based carrier.
“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,” said Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman of China Airlines.
The Airbus A350 is currently the most modern wide body airliner in service and it is designed for long-haul routes with its range of up to 6,800 nautical miles.
Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Sales said: “We greatly value our long-standing partnership with China Airlines. This follow-on order is a strong vote of confidence in the A350-1000 as the right aircraft for China Airlines’ future network ambitions. Its next-generation efficiency, range and cabin comfort will bring even greater value to the airline and its passengers,”
The wings for the Airbus A350 are produced at Airbus’ Wing manufacturing site in Broughton, North Wales and the aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.
As with all Airbus airliners, the A350 is capable of flying on a 50% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Airbus intending to increase this to 100% by 2030.
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