BANGKOK, 2 November 2022: Taiwanese airline STARLUX has taken delivery of its first A350, becoming the latest operator of the world’s newest widebody.
The aircraft is the first of 18 A350-900s to join the carrier, flying alongside the A330neo and A321neo that make up an all-Airbus fleet.
STARLUX specifies a four-class layout for its A350s, featuring four suites in first class, 26 in business class, 36 in premium economy and 240 in economy. The Airspace cabin onboard the A350 features the latest developments in cabin configuration resulting in extra space to offer more comfort and personal room in every class. In addition, the aircraft features the latest in-flight entertainment systems and full connectivity. STARLUX will benefit from the highest operational efficiency offered by the A350, with a reduction of fuel consumption and carbon emissions of 25% compared with older generation aircraft in the same size category.
“This delivery is a milestone for 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 A350 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,” said STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai.
STARLUX’s A350 fleet will begin operations within the Asia-Pacific region before moving to trans-pacific routes. The international airline company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It operated its first flight from Taipei to Macau on 23 January 2020. The carrier’s A330neo resumed flights to Thailand on 1 June, followed by services to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Services are back on routes to Japan and Singapore.
