EVA Air To Grow Fleet Rapidly

EVA Air will continue rapidly growing its fleet over the coming years as it looks to respond to increasing demand and the need to modernise it. However, this ambition won’t be without its challenges.

When speaking with Central News Agency, the General Manager of EVA Air discussed how the expected new aircraft arrives at a turbulent time for airlines across the industry.

This turbulence stems from uncertainty regarding supply chains, which have been decimated in recent years. The managing director highlighted this, stating there are shortages across materials, people, engines, and seats.

All these aspects are critical to producing and shipping aircraft to customers. Because of that inability, airlines have been unable to grow at forecasted rates and retain, at times, older aircraft to mitigate capacity loss.

According to current forecasts, EVA Air expects to deliver at least six Boeing 787 Dreamliners across 2024 and 2025, but the future outlook remains tricky.

EVA Air expects the ongoing supply chain constraints to continue for not just 12 months but upwards of around three years. That prediction is generous, as this possibility depends on many factors.

Unfortunately, aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing have done it tough; where demand has returned at record rates, these plane makers have been unable to keep up with the colossal requirements of their customers.

As a result, delivery output targets have been slashed at Airbus for the remainder of 2024 and over at Boeing. The American plane maker’s issues have included production increases being barred, certification troubles, and more.

There are further concerns that because so much has changed in the last five years, fully reconnecting the supply chains will require many resources and a lot of time.

By 2032, EVA has even greater ambitions to receive 47 new aircraft across several different aircraft families to enhance its already existing fleet, which averages some 8.6 years of age.

The airline flies the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 among some next-generation aircraft types. Still, looking further into the future, the carrier knows greater reliance must be placed on next-gen types to boost finances and efficiency.

New additions such as the Airbus A350 and A321neo will enhance the overall product provided by EVA and complement the 787, forming an integral part of the company’s new era.