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China Airlines orders an additional 5 A350-1000s

by Jeffrey Teruel - Founder/Editor-Flights in Asia
Published on December 18, 2025

Summary

Airbus announced an order from China Airlines for an additional five (5) widebody A350-1000 aircraft.



Airbus announced an order from China Airlines for an additional five (5) widebody A350-1000 aircraft.


With the additional aircraft, China Airlines will take its total order for the -1000 to 15. The aircraft will join the airline's existing fleet of 15 A350-900s flying on long-haul route networks.


“Expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step in our long-term growth strategy.  The A350’s exceptional efficiency and passenger comfort align with our goals to modernise our  fleet, enhance long-haul competitiveness and deliver an elevated travel experience to our  customers,” said Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman of China Airlines. 

“We greatly value our long-standing partnership with China Airlines. This follow-on order is a  strong vote of confidence in the A350-1000 as the right aircraft for China Airlines’ future network  ambitions. Its next-generation efficiency, range and cabin comfort will bring even greater value to  the airline and its passengers,” said Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President of  Commercial Aircraft Sales. 

China Airlines previously placed an order for 10 A350-1000s back in March 2025. Deliveries for that aircraft order is scheduled to start in 2029. 

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