TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s and six single aisle A321s.
The aircraft will be used primarily on direct services between Taiwan and mainland China, as well as on new regional routes.
The A330s will become the first wide-body aircraft to join the airline's fleet. Engine selections for both the A330s and the A321s will be made in the near future.
"This new aircraft order reflects the strong demand on our services to mainland China and the region," said Vincent Lin, Chairman, of TransAsia Airways.
"TransAsia will benefit from the high level of technical and operational commonality offered by the Airbus product line, with the A330s flying on our trunk routes and the A321s enabling us to develop further our network both to the mainland and around the region."
"We are extremely pleased that TransAsia Airways has once again selected Airbus aircraft to meet its ongoing fleet requirements," said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus.
"We are confident that the low operating costs, proven reliability and high passenger appeal of both the A330 and the A321 will position the airline well to compete effectively on its expanding route network." |
