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EVA Air Taiwan has finalized a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 A350-1000 long range and 15 A321neo single aisle.
With this, airline becomes latest global airline to select A350-1000 for future long-haul requirements. What's more, the plane A321neo will bring new levels of efficiency to the airline's regional network.
Clay Sun, president of EVA Air, said: «We have selected the planes Airbus after an exhaustive evaluation of the different models in each market segment. In both size categories we have selected the most modern and fuel-efficient types, offering the highest levels of comfort for passengers. Airplanes also represent a significant reduction in carbon emissions, which is in line with our company's sustainability goals. For long range operations, the A350-1000 “It sets new standards in its class and will allow us to offer our passengers the best possible experience on board.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, executive vice president of commercial aircraft sales at Airbus, said: «This order marks a new phase in our relationship with EVA Air and we thank the airline for its trust in Airbus. In the long range market, is another important endorsement for the A350-1000 as the natural replacement for previous generation aircraft in the larger widebody category. The A350 is setting new standards in every aspect, in terms of scope, payload, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, while immediately contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions.”
“We also thank EVA for reaffirming its commitment to the latest generation of the Airbus single-aisle aircraft family with its first direct purchase of the A321neo and we look forward to working closely with the airline as it prepares for its new Airbus fleet.”
As an industry leader in long range, the A350 It is available in two sizes, with the A350-900 with capacity for up to 350 passengers in a standard three-class configuration and the larger A350-1000, with capacity for up to 410 passengers.
Powered by versions of the latest generation Rolls-Royce engines, the plane can fly up to 9.700 nautical miles / 18.000 non-stop kilometers, using a 25% less fuel than previous generation types and with a similar reduction in carbon emissions. for the passengers, The A350 offers the highest levels of in-flight comfort with the quietest cabin, new lighting systems and the latest on-board connectivity technology. Lower cabin pressure also ensures that passengers arrive in better condition.
The family A350 has obtained more than 1.000 firm orders of 60 customers from all over the world, more than 570 aircraft currently in the fleets of 39 operators, which fly mainly on long-range routes.
The A321neo is part of the family A320neo, that incorporates the latest technologies, as new generation engines, Sharklets and cabin efficiency enablers, which together offer fuel savings of 20%. More than 5.600 orders of more than 100 customers since its launch in 2016, The A321neo has captured a market share of 65% about.
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