Taiwan’s
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five more
Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The aircraft will join the carrier’s existing fleet of 15 A350-900s flying on the carrier’s long haul route network.
Kao Shing-Hwang, chairman of China Airlines, said: “Expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step in our long-term growth strategy. The A350’s exceptional efficiency and passenger comfort align with our goals to modernise our fleet, enhance long-haul competitiveness and deliver an elevated travel experience to our customers.”
Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus executive vice president of commercial aircraft sales, said: “We greatly value our long-standing partnership with China Airlines. This follow-on order is a strong vote of confidence in the A350-1000 as the right aircraft for China Airlines’ future network ambitions. Its next-generation efficiency, range and cabin comfort will bring even greater value to the airline and its passengers.”
The A350 is the world’s most modern widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,800nm non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. The aircraft includes ‘state of the art’ technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of efficiency and comfort.
Its latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and CO
2 emissions, compared to previous-generation competitor aircraft. The A350’s unique Airspace cabin offers passengers and crews the latest modern in-flight products for a comfortable flying experience. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 is already able to operate on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF-capable by 2030.
At the end of November 2025, the A350 Family had won nearly 1,500 orders from 66 customers worldwide.