EVA Airways has finalised an historic order for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft. The order, valued at more than US$8 billion at current list prices, marks the largest single commercial airplane purchase in Taiwan aviation. "EVA participated in development of the Boeing 777-300ER and became a launch customer in 2005," said EVA president Austin Cheng. "From that first delivery through today, we operate 22 of these high-performance long-haul aircraft. We believe the … [Read more...] about EVA Airways orders US$8 billion worth of B787-10s, B777-300ERs
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China Air and EVA park freighters
China Airlines and EVA Airways Corp, Taiwan's top two air carriers, will park some of their B747 freighters in the Californian desert, as a result of the global economic downturn. As the cargo load factor has fallen to below 65 per cent from 75 per cent, CAL and EVA intend to store three and two Boeing 747 cargo planes in the desert, respectively, the first time the nation¡¯s air carriers have decided to put planes in storage because of disappointing operating results. Both carriers said they … [Read more...] about China Air and EVA park freighters
