US EditionStarlux Airlines to Buy Additional 10 Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft
- Starlux Airlines announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show that it signed a contract to purchase ten additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
- The airline decided to expand its fleet to support global network growth and strengthen its international operations from Taiwan.
- The new aircraft will start delivery in 2031 and be used primarily on middle- and long-haul routes, enhancing operational flexibility and sustainability.
- Starlux plans to invest up to US$4.48 billion for the airplanes plus about US$154 million on spare Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, with CEO Glenn Chai stating this expands their global presence.
- This fleet expansion follows Starlux's recent recognition as a five-star airline and the world's most improved, suggesting increased competitiveness in long-haul markets.
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The Bourget show is in full swing and the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus continues to take orders. Vietnamese company Vietjet Air announced on Tuesday an order for 100 mono aisles A321neo. The next day the Taiwanese airline Starlux had signed a firm order for the purchase of 10 additional A350-1000 aircraft.
Market Consensus Alphavalue/ Divacons The aeronautical manufacturer obtained commitments for 10 A350-1000 aircraft from Taiwanese Starlux Airlines and 6 A350-900 from Egypt at the Paris Air Show. Airbus registered firm orders for 148 aircraft in the lounge, with the potential to increase its inventory on 258 additional aircraft if the provisional commitments are confirmed. The agreement represents a value of at least $14,700 M$ and could exceed…
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