EVA Air to Receive New Aircraft, Evaluates Launching Routes to Delhi, Boston, and More
As EVA Air celebrates the 35th anniversary of its Vienna route, GM Sun Chia-ming outlined future expansion plans. With upcoming deliveries of A350-1000s, the airline is eyeing new routes including Boston and Delhi, targeting the North America transit market.
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On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of EVA Air's flight to Vienna, Austria, EVA Air General Manager Sun Chia-ming stated during a media tea gathering that the main reason for choosing the Vienna route back then was that Vienna was relatively friendly, and its geographical location to the east allowed them to target passengers from Central and Eastern Europe.
Sun Chia-ming mentioned that 24 A350-1000 aircraft will begin delivery in the fourth quarter of next year, 18 A321neos will be delivered in 2029, and 8 Boeing 787-9s and 10 787-10s are expected to be fully delivered by 2033. As new aircraft are delivered in the future, the airline is evaluating potential new destinations, including Barcelona in Spain, Helsinki in Finland, Istanbul in Turkey, Boston in the US, and Delhi in India. However, the Helsinki route must wait until the end of the Russia-Ukraine war so the flight time can be shorter.
Regarding the Delhi route, Sun Chia-ming pointed out that the primary target is the transit market from India via Taipei to North America. For instance, there are many Indian students in North America, and Silicon Valley has a substantial amount of Indian talent. The recently discussed opening up for Indian migrant workers is not the reason for consideration.
Sun Chia-ming stated that after the A350-1000s are delivered, they will primarily serve the US East Coast. As for the Boston route, it will only be launched after at least three new aircraft are delivered, and crew members will need to familiarize themselves with operations on short-haul routes first, so the launch time is not expected to be that fast.
In terms of cargo, Sun Chia-ming said that once the cargo fleet is fully assembled in the future, they will consider resuming European cargo routes, with Frankfurt, Germany, being the main consideration. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150419
Sun Chia-ming mentioned that 24 A350-1000 aircraft will begin delivery in the fourth quarter of next year, 18 A321neos will be delivered in 2029, and 8 Boeing 787-9s and 10 787-10s are expected to be fully delivered by 2033. As new aircraft are delivered in the future, the airline is evaluating potential new destinations, including Barcelona in Spain, Helsinki in Finland, Istanbul in Turkey, Boston in the US, and Delhi in India. However, the Helsinki route must wait until the end of the Russia-Ukraine war so the flight time can be shorter.
Regarding the Delhi route, Sun Chia-ming pointed out that the primary target is the transit market from India via Taipei to North America. For instance, there are many Indian students in North America, and Silicon Valley has a substantial amount of Indian talent. The recently discussed opening up for Indian migrant workers is not the reason for consideration.
Sun Chia-ming stated that after the A350-1000s are delivered, they will primarily serve the US East Coast. As for the Boston route, it will only be launched after at least three new aircraft are delivered, and crew members will need to familiarize themselves with operations on short-haul routes first, so the launch time is not expected to be that fast.
In terms of cargo, Sun Chia-ming said that once the cargo fleet is fully assembled in the future, they will consider resuming European cargo routes, with Frankfurt, Germany, being the main consideration. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150419