Starlux Takes Delivery of First Widebody Aircraft

(31/10/22)  Starlux has taken delivery of the first of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft set to join the Taiwanese carrier.

Starlux has configured the A350 with 306 seats in a four-class layout, featuring four suites in First Class, 26 seats in Business Class, 36 in Premium Economy and 240 in Economy Class.

The aircraft features the latest in-flight entertainment system with HD screens and full connectivity via the onboard WiFi.

Starlux Airbus A350-900

“This delivery is a milestone for Starlux Airlines,” said Glenn Chai, CEO of Starlux Airlines. “The A350-900 is our first large widebody aircraft, which will allow Starlux to open markets for longer routes, and this also marks the next step for our partnership with Airbus, as there will be 17 more A350s deliveries in the future. With the addition of the A350-900, the Starlux fleet now can cover short, mid, and long range flights, providing service to passengers outside of Asia.”

Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350 has a range of 9,700nm / 17,900km.

Starlux’s A350 fleet will begin operations within the Asia Pacific region before moving to trans-pacific routes.

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International, said, “With an all-new generation, all-Airbus fleet, Starlux is introducing new levels of comfort and efficiency to the long-haul premium market. Passengers will enjoy a seamless travel experience featured by Airbus' appealing Airspace cabin design. Flying together, the A350, A330neo and A321neo perfectly play out all the advantages of Airbus' unique fleet commonality, driving operational cost down while providing all flexibility to match capacity with demand."

Globally the A350 has registered a total of over 900 firm orders from over 50 customers, with close to 500 already delivered.

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