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EVA Air Cabin Crew Set to Strike

June 12, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Following a vote earlier this week, the Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union has decided to strike against Taiwanese carrier EVA Air. The strike comes after two rounds of negotiations with EVA failed to yield results with

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China Airlines Selects New Aircraft to Upgrade Regional Narrowbody Fleet

May 12, 2019 Albert Kuan

China Airlines has chosen the Airbus A321neo for its future regional narrowbody operations. The Taiwanese carrier will lease 14 A321neo aircraft that are scheduled to enter service in 2021. Furthermore, the airline will have the

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China Airlines Inaugurates New Special Livery Commemorating 60 Years

April 26, 2019 Will Lee

Taiwan-based China Airlines is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, with the airline unveiling a series of special liveries for the occasion. An A350-900 was painted the number “60” in the shape of “GO” and

Airlines

Eva Air and China Airlines: The Airline Parcel Pair That Propels Taiwan

February 10, 2019 Ian McMurtry

While the Dutch and Spanish were not the first people to discover the island of Taiwan, they were some of the first to attempt to launch long-distance trade with the island. Due to forces outside

Airports

Ontario Airport Opens New Premium Airport Lounge at T2

February 3, 2019 Albert Kuan

Ontario International Airport (ONT) recently opened a new premium airport lounge this Wednesday for its travelers in Terminal 2. The lounge, Escape Lounge, is accessible to all travelers at the airport and offers premium amenities

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Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air Showcase New Aircraft

October 24, 2018 Will Lee

The two major Taiwan-based carriers, China Airlines and EVA Air, are showcasing their newest aircraft. According to EVA Air’s Steve Lin, the carrier’s chairman, the company unveiled the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Taiwan on Monday.

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Taiwan Expected to Add 30 New Routes in 2018

October 18, 2018 Will Lee

Following strong performance of aviation traffic for the first eight months of 2018, Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) announced 17 airlines will add 30 new routes by the end of the year. Several of the

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Ontario Airport Sees a Significant Rise in Passenger Traffic

September 30, 2018 Albert Kuan

The number of passengers passing through Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Southern California has been growing significantly since it was transferred to the City of Ontario in 2015. With the new local ownership, Ontario has

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China Airlines to Introduce Airbus A350 Service to Ontario, California

July 22, 2018 Albert Kuan

Taiwan’s China Airlines will be introducing the Airbus A350-900 on its nonstop service to Ontario, Calif. from Taipei. The service is currently being operated by the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER but will be switched out starting

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A Look at Low-Cost Flying in Taiwan

July 1, 2018 Albert Kuan

I’m a big fan of low-cost carriers (LCC’s) in Asia. Usually, the cabins are bland and uninteresting, but the attractive buy-on-board meals and funny cartoon characters make the journey quite unique. Also for the aviation

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A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

April 24, 2018 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to sponsorships with organizations and foundations, airlines tend to keep most of their work behind-the-scenes as they donate time and money to various caregiving organizations around their community. However, there are sometimes

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Ontario, California: China Airlines’ New Convenient Alternative to LAX

March 23, 2018 Albert Kuan

Taiwan’s China Airlines will launch nonstop service between Taipei, Taiwan and Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario, CA on March 25, 2018. China Airlines currently flies 2-3 times per day from LAX to Taoyuan International

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Airlines Are Resuming Service to Taiwan After More Than 20 Years

March 3, 2018 Albert Kuan

Beginning in April 2018, Air France will resume service between Paris and Taipei to help boost tourism from Taiwan. Many countries are seeing a considerable number of tourism and trade opportunities coming from Taiwan and

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Hope for the A380? French Government Pitch Super-Jumbo Jet to Chinese Officials During State Visit

January 14, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

French president Emmanuel Macron visited China this week. Part of his agenda is an attempt to attract Chinese interest for the Airbus A380 aircraft. He was joined by Airbus’ CEO Fabrice Brégier in what may

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China Airlines Begins Nonstop Flights Between Taipei and London

December 3, 2017 Samuel Chen

On Friday, China Airlines began operating four weekly nonstop flights between Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) and London-Gatwick (LGW) using the A350-900XWB aircraft. This route will make China Airlines the only airline in Taiwan to operate nonstop

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Ontario Airport Receives First Transpacific Flight

September 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Starting in Spring of 2018, China Airlines will be the first carrier to offer transpacific flights from Ontario International Airport. Four weekly flights will be flown between Taiwan and the Southern California airport, onboard the

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The Competition for Taiwan: China Airlines vs. EVA Air

March 21, 2017 Samuel Chen

Taiwan, known by its official title of the Republic of China, has gone through a period of rapid economic growth since the 1960s. While it may not be a member of the United Nations, it has grown to

Airlines

Boeing Delivers First Co-Branded 777-300ER to China Airlines

May 16, 2016 Ashley Magoon

As of May 16, 2016, China Airlines took delivery of the first co-branded 777-300ER at a special ceremony in Everett, WA. The milestone delivery is China Airlines’ tenth 777-300ER. “We are delighted to celebrate 100

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EVA Air Cabin Crew Set to Strike

China Airlines Selects New Aircraft to Upgrade Regional Narrowbody Fleet

China Airlines Inaugurates New Special Livery Commemorating 60 Years

Eva Air and China Airlines: The Airline Parcel Pair That Propels Taiwan

Ontario Airport Opens New Premium Airport Lounge at T2

Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air Showcase New Aircraft

Taiwan Expected to Add 30 New Routes in 2018

Ontario Airport Sees a Significant Rise in Passenger Traffic

China Airlines to Introduce Airbus A350 Service to Ontario, California

A Look at Low-Cost Flying in Taiwan

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

Ontario, California: China Airlines’ New Convenient Alternative to LAX

Airlines Are Resuming Service to Taiwan After More Than 20 Years

Hope for the A380? French Government Pitch Super-Jumbo Jet to Chinese Officials During State Visit

China Airlines Begins Nonstop Flights Between Taipei and London

Ontario Airport Receives First Transpacific Flight

The Competition for Taiwan: China Airlines vs. EVA Air

Boeing Delivers First Co-Branded 777-300ER to China Airlines

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service