EVA Airways (EVA Air) has announced plans to convert three Boeing 777-300ER passenger jets into freighters after reporting net income of TW$6.6 billion or US$232 million for 2021, on the back of strong cargo demand. The Taiwanese carrier’s strong performance, which reversed losses amounting to TW$3.36 billion (US$120 million) in 2021, was largely attributed to a 70.3 percent increase in cargo revenue at TW$85.2 billion or around US$3.01 billion, according to EVA Air's financial report issued … [Read more...] about EVA Air greenlights plans to convert 777-300s to freighters
EVA Air Cargo
EVA Air to add more cargo capacity this year
January saw EVA Air Cargo maintain momentum from 2020, with cargo revenue jumping 150 percent to US$171 million and yields up 86.2 percent compared to the same month last year. Payload Asia reached out to EVA’s cargo division to talk about their 2020 performance, which routes produced the highest yields, as well as ongoing preparations to expand in cold chain logistics. Can you describe what 2020 was like for EVA Air's cargo division? What were some of the moves that the airline had to make … [Read more...] about EVA Air to add more cargo capacity this year
Eva Air’s cargo revenue up in January
EVA Air’s cargo revenue continued the uptrend in the first month of 2021, sustaining its growth momentum despite weak passenger traffic. Cargo revenue soared 150 percent year on year to US$171 million (TW$480.2 million) in January, with cargo yield up 86.2 percent to TW$13.21. Also read: EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle On the passenger side, revenue plummeted 91.9 percent to US$31.1 million (TW$870.2 million) for the first month of the year as restrictive travel … [Read more...] about Eva Air’s cargo revenue up in January
EVA Air takes delivery of first Boeing 777 Freighter
Shortly after delivery, EVA Air too flew its newest freighter from Paine Field to Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), where it was welcomed as Taiwan’s first Boeing 777 freighter with a water cannon ceremony provided with two fire trucks. EVA plans to put its new Boeing 777 freighter in service on routes between Asia and North America in late November. The airline’s freighter destinations in Asia include Shanghai Pudong, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Osaka, Singapore, … [Read more...] about EVA Air takes delivery of first Boeing 777 Freighter
EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Taiwan-based EVA Air Cargo has launched its Pharmacare Service in collaboration with Environtainer, a company that manufactures and leases active, temperature-controlled containers for air transportation, following up with service and support. EVA will provide services focusing on high-value goods, including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare products, high-end foods and semiconductor components. Initial services will be in the Europe and Asian markets and will include … [Read more...] about EVA Air launches cold-chain service
