[媒體名稱]Airbus 官方新聞稿
[新聞標題]
China Airlines selects Airbus for A350 cabin retrofit
Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal
[新聞內文]
Hamburg, 28 May 2024 – Airbus has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Taiwan
’s China Airlines to retrofit the airline’s A350 cabins with a new layout
and state-of-the-art amenities.
Under this agreement, Airbus Services will oversee the installation of China
Airlines’ latest Premium Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy
Class seats on its fleet of 15 A350-900s. Passengers can anticipate a premium
travel experience across all cabin classes, the latest IFE and full
connectivity throughout.
The suite of upgrades covering seating in all classes, in-flight infotainment
systems, and the cabin environment, will enhance the competitiveness of China
Airlines through a more comfortable traveler experience and high-quality
service.
"We are honored to be selected by China Airlines to upgrade its A350 fleet.
The airline’s existing layout had already been one of the most luxurious in
the industry and we are excited to support China Airlines to elevate this to
yet another level," said Cristina Aguilar, Senior Vice President Customer
Services.
As of April 2024, China Airlines operates 15 A350-900s, 18 A330-300s and 12
A321neos.
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Hamburg, 28 May 2024 – Airbus has reached an agreement with Thai Airways
International Public Company Limited (THAI) to retrofit its fleet of 20
A320ceo aircraft with reclining business class seats, marking the Airbus’
first-ever cabin retrofit for a single-aisle fleet in the Asia-Pacific
region.
This initiative aligns with THAI's commitment to enhance passenger comfort
and experience, following the integration of its former subsidiary, Thai
Smile Airways, into the parent company beginning of this year.
Under this agreement, Airbus Services will oversee the installation of 12
business class seats on each A320ceo. Featuring a backrest that reclines up
to eight inches, these seats will offer passengers a relaxed sitting
position. The retrofitting project is slated to commence by the end of the
year.
Upon completion, the A320s will transition to a two-class configuration,
comprising 12 business class and 144 economy seats, delivering an enhanced
travel experience across all cabin classes. This transformation marks a
change from the previous all-economy class configuration, which accommodated
between 168 to 174 passengers.
As of April 2024, THAI operates a modern, yet diverse Airbus fleet consisting
of 20 A320s, three A330-300s, and 20 A350-900s.
Mr. Chai Eamsiri, THAI Chief Executive Officer, said, “The acquisition of 20
A320 aircraft from THAI Smile Airways has benefited THAI’s route network, as
well as strengthened fleet efficiency and enhanced our competitiveness in the
market. The fleet will serve THAI’s domestic and regional operations aiming
to provide customers with seamless and convenient flight connectivity. In
addition, the retrofit of reclining business seats in the aircraft will offer
passengers with more comfort while their travel experiences will be elevated
and enhanced throughout their flight journey.”
Cristina Aguilar, Senior Vice President Customer Services added, "We are
thrilled to embark on this cabin retrofit project with Thai Airways. This
agreement underscores our commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and
delivering exceptional travel experiences. We look forward to seeing these
upgraded A320ceo aircraft take to the skies, offering passengers unparalleled
comfort with the new reclining business class seats."
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[新聞連結]
https://aircraft.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/
2024-05-china-airlines-selects-airbus-for-a350-cabin-retrofit
https://aircraft.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/
2024-05-airbus-secures-thai-a320-cabin-retrofit-deal
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1. 華航的部分先前已有公告.
不過這大概也間接揭露了華航要改裝各級客艙其廠牌/型號了.
新版商務艙應該不想跟在星宇的後面了(note: 不是刻意提星宇, 而是華航/星宇
A350 商務艙座椅系出同門)
2. 若以後華航/長榮/星宇 各家採用不同的客艙產品,這樣對消費者來說,也是很好.
希望可逐漸發展出不同的風格供旅客比較選擇.
再來看長榮77W 改裝案是否有更多訊息揭露.
3, 華航今日也公告了744F*2 售予韓亞航空
4. 泰航是指20架A320ceo 部分.
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