[媒體名稱]Reuters [新聞日期]2022/7/28
[網址]
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/taiwans-china-airlines-
eyes-a330-replacement-future-freighter-options-2022-07-28/
[內文]
好像沒甚麼人注意到. 貼一下好了
Taiwan's China Airlines eyes A330 replacement, future freighter options
By Jamie Freed
July 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd (2610.TW) is "actively"
looking at options to replace its ageing fleet of 22 Airbus SE (AIR.PA) A330
widebodies and is also starting to examine next-generation freighter planes,
the company's president told Reuters.
The carrier, which has been profitable during much of the pandemic because of
a shift to cargo services, is now starting to gear up for a rebound in
passenger travel when Taiwan lifts quarantine rules for arrivals.
China Airlines is looking to phase out its A330s, a mainstay on regional
routes, as it modernises its fleet to reduce emissions and cut its fuel bill,
President Kao Shing-Hwang said in a written interview.
"We are actively studying our options for the A330 fleet's successor," he
said on Thursday. "China Airlines has invited a number of manufacturers to
submit their proposals."
He declined to comment on the timing of the planned order and the types under
consideration.
At other airlines, A330s are most often being replaced by the Airbus A330neo
and Boeing Co's (BA.N) rival 787, although options like the A350 and A321XLR,
both from Airbus, have been selected in some cases.
China Airlines had 14 A350s and 7 A320neos in its fleet as of June 30.
The carrier also has a large fleet of Boeing widebody freighters, including
18 747-400Fs and 4 777Fs, with the latter expected to reach 10 planes by 2024.
"We plan to continue retiring the 747-400F freighters from service, so new
models will still need to be introduced in the future," Kao said. "The
(Boeing) 777X and (Airbus) A350F freighters are both candidates for our next
freighter, though the decision is still being reviewed."
He declined to comment on the timing of the potential order.
The airline benefited from a surge in freight rates during the pandemic
because the grounding of passenger planes cut cargo carrying capacity, but
Kao said the space shortage was easing as travel demand rebounded and
airlines added more flights.
"The increase in belly cargo capacity will catch up to freighter capacity
causing more competitive freight rates to appear on the market," he said.
"Demand in Asia and the U.S. will, however, remain strong as they are key
manufacturing and consumer regions."
[心得]
簡單翻一下
1. 華航正積極評估22架老舊A333的替代機種
2. RFP (request for proposal) 應已發給相關飛機製造商 (i.e. 波音+空中巴士)
來提案報價
(China Airlines has invited a number of manufacturers to submit their
proposals.")
3. 其他航空大多選擇A330neo 或787 作為替代機種, 也有某些案例是選擇A350 或
A321XLR 作為替代機種
4. 華航也計畫持續的汰換老舊的744F機隊; 777X 及 A350F 則是主要的候選對象
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正值美國眾議院議長裴洛西有可能訪問台灣之前夕, 再加上波音在前陣子的
英國法茵堡展中, 獲得的雙走道客機訂單只有少到不能再少的區區幾架.
現在這情勢之複雜詭譎與華航當年下單購買A333有87%類似.
長榮自從疫情期間起,多次使用787-10 飛長程線的溫哥華/西雅圖 的實戰經驗應該
也會給華航一些選擇上的啟發.
甚至787-10也可放在松山機場飛台日航線也ok.
各位看倌希望搭哪種機型呢?
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