China Airlines orders five more Airbus A350‑1000s, lifting A350‑1000 commitment to 15

China Airlines placed a firm order on Dec. 18 for five Airbus A350‑1000s, a board‑approved incremental purchase that raises its total A350‑1000 commitment to 15. The new widebodies will join the carrier’s existing fleet of 15 A350‑900s to expand long‑haul capacity.

Discovered 2025-12-18T04:22:09.520468-08:00 | 2025-12-18T04:22:09.520468-08:00

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  • China Airlines has added five A350‑1000s, taking its A350‑1000 commitment to 15 and complementing an in‑service fleet of 15 A350‑900s — a material widebody expansion for the carrier.
  • The order, board‑approved in November 2025 and placed on Dec. 18, directly supports China Airlines’ growing long‑haul network such as its planned Taipei–Phoenix service (see Taipei–Phoenix service).
  • The deal sits against broader A350 family developments and OEM delivery dynamics, including Airbus’ work on the A350 freighter and year‑to‑date delivery trends for 2025 (see A350F final assembly and 3Q25 deliveries YTD).

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