Overview
- Airbus confirmed the December 18 deal, which follows a March agreement for 10 A350-1000s and lifts the total commitment for the type to 15.
- The new jets will complement 15 in-service A350-900s, taking the airline’s A350 family to 30 aircraft once deliveries conclude.
- China Airlines plans to deploy the A350-1000 on long-haul routes to North America and Europe.
- A November disclosure outlined purchases of five A350-1000s, five Boeing 777-9s, four 777-8 freighters and two 777Fs, coupled with retirement of four 747-400 freighters.
- Executives from China Airlines and Airbus cited efficiency, range and passenger comfort as key factors for the selection, while delivery timing was not disclosed.