Taiwan's China Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A350-1000s, finalizing a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024.
The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe, and will provide full operational commonality with the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.
The A350 Family has received more than 1.360 orders from 60 customers worldwide, with over 640 aircraft currently in the fleets of 38 operators, flying primarily on long-haul routes.
China Airlines operates several Airbus aircraft types across its full-service network. The airline already operates a fleet of 15 A350-900s on long-haul routes to Europe and the US, as well as on selected services to destinations in Asia and the Pacific. In addition, it operates 15 A321neo and 16 A330 on services in the region.
