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May 11, 2023 News Releases
EVA Wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification Eighth Year in a Row
EVA Air has once again earned SKYTRAX’s 5-Star Airline certification. Only 10 airlines in the world have been awarded 5-Star certifications and EVA is the only one in Taiwan to receive the distinction. It’s an honor the airline has merited for eight consecutive years, starting in 2016. It again confirms the strength of EVA's service quality. Information about EVA services, fares and routes, in addition to booking and buying options, is available at www.evaair.com.
Mar 31, 2023 News Releases
As Passenger Demand Climbs, EVA Orders Five More Boeing 787-9s Also adding Premium Economy Class to current two-cabin configuration
EVA Air ordered five more Boeing 787-9s following approval by its board of directors on March 13, 2023. The deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2027. And, starting in mid-2024, EVA will update and reconfigure its 787-9s to add its popular Premium Economy Class to the Royal Laurel and Economy options now available on the aircraft. Inclusion of this latest 787 order will increase the number of B787s in EVA’s fleet to a total of 26, 13 B787-9s and 13 B787-10s. More information about EVA’s fleet and cabin services, in addition to its routes and booking choices, is available at www.EVAAir.com.
Jan 17, 2023 News Releases
EVA Ranks ninth in AirlineRatings’ World’s Safest Airlines for 2023 Analyses included safety, innovation, pilot training, COVID protocols
EVA Air ranks ninth among AirlineRatings.com’s top-20 World’s Safest Airlines for 2023. This marks the airline’s 10th consecutive year to earn a place among the global ratings website’s “safest airlines in the world.” The website’s safety-rating analyses considers serious incidents, audits from aviation’s governing bodies and lead associations, fleet age, pilot training and COVID protocols. Travelers can learn more about EVA’s commitment to safety and award-winning services, explore its global route system and book flights at www.evaair.com.
Jan 9, 2023 News Releases
EVA to Launch Nonstop Flights to Clark International Airport Third Philippines destination adds convenience, flexibility
EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA three gateways in the Philippines and boost the convenience and flexibility passengers enjoy now with Manila and Cebu service. By the end of March, the airline will be operating 35 flights a week to the Philippines, offering travelers from throughout Asia, Europe, Australia and North America more arrival and departure options. Travelers can learn more about EVA routes and services or book and buy flights at www.evaair.com.
Aug 23, 2024 News Releases
Scaling up efficiency: EVA Air first airline in Asia to sign for AeroSHARK modification
Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline having signed for modifications with its drag-reducing and hence fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline decided to have its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters modified with the innovative riblet films covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, a first EVA Air freighter has already undergone this comprehensive modification at the airline’s homebase at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was executed by EVA Air's affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT). The aircraft is expected to re-enter commercial service in early September.
Jan 28, 2024 News Releases
EVA Air protects the rights and interests of passengers and tries its best to reach an agreement with the Taoyuan Union of Pilots (TUP)
EVA Air maintained an open attitude and continued to propose feasible solutions to negotiate with the Taoyuan Union of Pilots (TUP). Both parties eventually reached a consensus to create a win-win situation that protects the rights and interests of passengers and reaches labor harmony. EVA Air especially expresses its appreciation to the Executive Yuan, the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Transportation, the Civil Aviation Administration, and the Department of Labor in Taoyuan City for their coordination.
May 7, 2023 News Releases
EVA Welcomes 1st Star Alliance Liveried Boeing 787-10
EVA Air took delivery of its eighth Boeing 787-10, aircraft number B-17812, at the Boeing factory in North Charleston, South Carolina on May 5, 2023. The new aircraft is EVA’s first Boeing 787-10 with a Star Alliance livery and it made its ferry flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), further reducing carbon emissions. The aircraft departed Charleston Airport and after flying for approximately 17 hours, landed at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 2:00 p.m. (UTC+8) on May 7, 2023. More information about EVA’s fleet, routes, services, fares and special deals is available at www.evaair.com.