EVA Air of Taiwan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of four additional A330-300s. EVA Air currently operates a fleet of 29 Airbus aircraft, including 14 A330s and 15 A321s. “We are delighted that EVA Air has renewed its confidence in the A330,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers. “The unbeatable operating costs and superior comfort levels offered by the aircraft make it the perfect platform for EVA … [Read more...] about EVA Air signs MOU for four more A330s
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EVA to replace B747-400Fs with new B777Fs
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has indicated it plans to trim its freighter fleet and replace its eight existing B747-400 freighters (three production and five converted freighters) with five new B777Fs, according to a report in the China Times quoting EVA chairman Chang Kuo Wei. Outlining his airline's overall fleet renewal and expansion plans, Chang told the newspaper that the airline is aiming to grow its fleet from the current 62, to just under 100 aircraft. The first phase of the plan … [Read more...] about EVA to replace B747-400Fs with new B777Fs
CPSL welcomes new customer EVA Air
Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) has commenced its cargo operations and documentation services for EVA Air at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal on 5th January 2015. CPSL chief executive officer Kelvin Ko said, “The transition went extremely well. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the teams over the past six months. Apart from standards and quality, CPSL also shares the same vision with EVA in customer services. EVA has an outstanding reputation providing made-to-order solutions … [Read more...] about CPSL welcomes new customer EVA Air
TAIWAN: EVA Air sees cargo revenue plunge 51%
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air saw its cargo revenue plunge 51 per cent in the first half of this year as falling Asian exports sliced the carrier’s freight traffic by nearly a third. EVA, which operates 17 widebody freighters contributing more than 40 per cent of its revenue from cargo, reported US$574 million in cargo revenue in the first six months of 2009. EVA’s freight traffic measured in freight tonne kilometers flown fell 31.6 per cent from the first half of 2008, with … [Read more...] about TAIWAN: EVA Air sees cargo revenue plunge 51%
