EVA's first 777-300ER will also be its first painted aircraft. The livery keeps the Evergreen Group's signature green on the belly and tail, but alternates a lighter shade with a warm, vibrant orange in a variegated swoosh that undulates along the length of the fuselage. The model identification for the new aircraft is also incorporated into the livery with EVA Air 777-300ER boldly emblazoned on both sides.
The carrier will debut the aircraft on its Taipei - London route in September. Within the next 10 years, B777-ERs will dominate EVA's fleet, and will be in use on the airline's long-haul flights to destinations in America and Europe.
EVA has configured its new B777s to carry 316 passengers in three upgraded cabins, including Premium Laurel Class with 42 seats, Elite Class with 63, and Economy Class with 211. All three cabins feature advanced interactive Star Gallery Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) entertainment systems with movies, features, music, video games and shopping; satellite communications functions; a digital air-to-ground Short Message Service in both English and Chinese; steam ovens; intelligent-memory seating; touch-free infrared faucets and an extra-wide 60-inch lavatory for passengers with special needs or changing babies.
*Extraordinary Premium Laurel Class
EVA's newest cabin-service product, this top class gives passengers a flying environment that combines the latest technology with the highest standards of luxury. Its fixed-shell, lie-flat seats all have a generous 61-inch pitch, 22-inch width, adjustable headrests, electronically adjustable lumbar supports, convenient footlights, personal LED reading lights, pull-down luggage racks, 110V/60Hz power outlets, retractable privacy dividers, and push-button controls built into the armrests. Passengers in this unrivaled top cabin class can settle back inflight in their own spacious, private retreats.
EVA has also equipped Premium Laurel Class with an AVOD entertainment system made by Panasonic that is the most up-to-date available. It boasts 10.4-inch LCD screens and Sennheiser noise-canceling headphones that passengers operate using individual remote controls. Selections include favorite television programs, movies, music, video games and shopping, plus handy fast-forward, rewind and pause features.
In addition, Premium Laurel passengers enjoy a novel Inflight Beverage Island that EVA has stocked with a full menu of refreshments, from designer water and fine wines to snacks and gourmet treats. Creative lighting and dry-ice effects add to the island's unusual onboard ambiance.
To ensure that its Premium Laurel passengers look and feel great when they reach their destinations, EVA has teamed up with Sisley. Exclusive amenity kits contain a deep cleanser, moisturizing facial mask and a selection of additional luxury skincare products.
Adding to the top cabin class experience, EVA has outfitted Premium Laurel with fine bone china, an espresso maker, a wine chiller and luxurious, lofty comforters and pillows.
＊Innovative Elite Class
EVA Air led the airline industry in 1992 when it placed its first Boeing B747-400 in service by introducing four classes of cabin service. In the years since then, its thoughtfully designed Evergreen Deluxe Class has secured a loyal following of business and leisure travelers who value the domestic business-styled comforts and amenities of this cabin in-between Super Business and Economy.
With the introduction of its B777-300ERs, EVA is upgrading and renaming Evergreen Deluxe Class. Newly christened Elite Class, the improved cabin is being furnished with standard business-class seats that are 18.5 inches wide and have a 38-inch pitch. Seating is further enhanced with EVA’s adjustable headrests, coat hooks, and touch-screen AVOD entertainment systems expanded to 8.4 inches from the previous 5.6 inches.
Configured with only 20% of the aircraft's seats, Elite Class has added allure and gives passengers increased privacy. Passenger response to Elite Class is expected to be as overwhelmingly favorable as it has been to Evergreen Deluxe.
*Upgraded Economy Class
Economy Class on EVA's 777-300ERs exceeds common preconceptions. All seats are equipped with 8.4-inch touch-screen AVOD systems that give passengers the highest resolution available and larger views than most of those provided by other carriers. Entertainment options feature Star Gallery inflight choices. And new, 18.3-inch-wide seats with 33-inch pitch and adjustable headrests are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration. Passengers will also find satellite telephones conveniently located in EVA's enhanced Economy Class cabin.