EVA Air added its fourth 787-10 Dreamliner, aircraft number B-17805, at the Boeing assembly factory in North Charleston, South Carolina on Oct. 7, 2019. EVA President Clay Sun led a delegation from Taipei, Taiwan to take delivery of the airline’s newest aircraft and, alongside Ms. Christy Reese, Vice President of Boeing Commercial Sales and Marketing – Asia Pacific and Mr. Mahendra Nair, General Manager of GEnx Product Line, commemorated the event with a ribbon cutting. EVA ferried the new Dreamliner to Taiwan the same day and began preparations to put the new plane to work on regional and shorter-haul routes.

EVA has already deployed new Dreamliners on routes from Taipei to Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong and Vienna. It will start flying one of the aircraft to Brisbane later this month and extend 787 operations to Vancouver in the first quarter of 2020. Information about the airline’s routes and services is available at www.evaair.com.

“Fuel efficiency and cabin comfort are two key factors that determine a commercial jetliner’s competitiveness in the global aviation market,” said EVA President Clay Sun. “The Boeing Dreamliner’s reliable performance and advanced aviation technologies make it an excellent choice for the aircraft we need to continue growing our route network and providing our passengers with safe, comfortable flights.”

Technologies used to build the Boeing 787 Dreamliner make the aircraft more environmentally efficient. It is constructed of lighter composite materials such as carbon fiber and more than 50% of the aircraft’s total weight comes from these materials, including the fuselage, wings and engine blades. Compared to traditional aluminum alloy fuselage construction, these advanced materials significantly decrease the aircraft’s overall weight and likelihood of metal fatigue or corrosion, reducing maintenance costs. Replacing fluorescent tubes with LED lights shrinks power demand by almost half.

GE’s advanced GEnx engines reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, compared to power systems on traditional wide-body aircraft. The 787-10’s high fuel efficiencies and range capabilities equip EVA to further elevate operational performances.

Boeing also engineered its Dreamliners to enhance cabin comfort. The Boeing 787 is equipped with an advanced air filtration system that improves cabin air. The composite materials make the 787 fuselage more airtight. Compared with traditional commercial jets, the 787’s cabin humidity can be increased three-to-four times, eliminating the drying inflight atmosphere. The aircraft’s cabin pressure can also be controlled to make the altitude feel like the optimal 6,000 ft. instead of the standard 8,000 ft., boosting passengers’ blood-oxygen levels and reducing headaches and fatigue. Specially designed engine housings significantly reduce noise and give passengers quieter, more comfortable inflight environments.

In addition to giving passengers the comforts and conveniences of the Boeing Dreamliner’s advanced aviation technologies, EVA worked hard to further elevate cabin comfort.

EVA chose Designworks, a BMW company, to create new Royal Laurel Class business seats. It selected Teague, a global design consultancy recognized for work in aviation, to develop new Economy Class seats and RECARO, a German manufacturer known for sports car interiors, to produce them. EVA is making these investments to give passengers better flying experiences and advance its dedication to five-star airline service.

EVA is adding a total of 24 Dreamliners to its fleet. Starting in 2018, it began to take delivery of 787-9 Dreamliners and now operates four of the aircraft in that model. To celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, the airline has begun to introduce 787-10s, the newest and largest model in the Dreamliner family, further upgrading services on regional and shorter-haul routes. By 2022, the airline will be operating 16 more 787-10s.

The Boeing 787-10 is 68.3 meters (224.4 ft.) long, approximately 5 meters (16.4 ft.) longer than 787-9. EVA configured its 787-10s for 342 passengers with 34 in Royal Laurel Class business and 308 in Economy. This new Dreamliner model seats eight more passengers in Royal Laurel and 30 more in Economy Class than its sister 787-9 aircraft.

The Boeing 787-10 also has a larger belly capacity and holds more air freight than the 787-9. Using EVA’s Taipei-Japan routes as an example, the 787-10s can carry one-to-two tons of additional cargo, including fresh seafood, fragile fruit and sensitive high-tech products, along with a full load of passengers. In slower travel seasons, the 787-10’s higher belly capacity is helpful for increasing cargo revenues and boosting overall operating performance.

About EVA Air:
EVA Air is a Star Alliance member and one of only 10 SKYTRAX-rated 5-Star airlines worldwide. Readers voted it one of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best “Top 10 International Airlines” and TripAdvisor awarded it top spots in five categories in its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines. The carrier was established in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is part of the respected Evergreen Group and a sister company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 70 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to over 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America where gateways are Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedule, book and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Central Vietnam on December 21, 2019. Combined with EVA’s current three flights a day to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and two daily to Hanoi, the new Da Nang service offers passengers three convenient and popular gateways in Vietnam. It also gives both business and leisure travelers more flexibility in planning itineraries while morning departures and early evening returns to/from TPE make connections easy for passengers traveling to/from all eight of EVA’s gateways in North America.

EVA plans to serve the Da Nang route with an Airbus A321-200 configured with 184 seats, eight in Business Class and 176 in Economy. Flight time from Taipei to Da Nang is 2:55 and the return is 2:45.

Da Nang is a thriving economic hub in the center of Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Han River and one of the largest cities in the country. Its airport is the country’s third busiest. With its busy port, bustling business community and steady growth, it’s an attractive destination for business travelers. At the same time, attractions such as its beautiful beaches, excellent food, hotels for every budget, landmark Lady Buddha, remarkable Dragon Bridge and proximity to the imperial city of Hue, charming Hoi An with its UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town, the cluster of abandoned and ruined Hindu temples at My Son and more, Da Nang is an especially desirable gateway for leisure travelers.

About EVA Air:
EVA Air is a Star Alliance member and one of only 10 SKYTRAX-rated 5-Star airlines worldwide. Readers voted it one of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best “Top 10 International Airlines” and TripAdvisor awarded it top spots in five categories in its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines. The carrier was established in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is part of the respected Evergreen Group and a sister company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to over 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America where gateways are Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedule, book and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

EVA Air took delivery of its first 787-10 Dreamliner, aircraft number B-17801, at Boeing South Carolina on June 19, 2019. EVA Engineering & Maintenance Division Executive Vice President Chun-yi Kuo led a team of colleagues to welcome the new aircraft and signed commemorative certificates with Brad Zaback, Vice President/General Manager, 787 Program and Boeing South Carolina. After a ferry flight of approximately 16 hours on the next day, the 787-10 arrived in Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 2:30pm on June 21, 2019.

EVA is adding 24 Dreamliners to its fleet, including four 787-9s it is now operating. Following this first 787-10, the carrier will take delivery of three more and by the end of 2019, will be flying four of the latest-generation Dreamliners. EVA will complete its Dreamliner deliveries by 2022.
The Boeing 787-10 has a range of 5,900 nautical miles fully loaded, capacity to fly from Taipei to every major destination in Asia and as far as Brisbane, Australia. EVA is configuring its 787-10s for 342 passengers with 34 in Royal Laurel Class and 308 in Economy.

With the delivery of this first Boeing 787-10, EVA is ready to put these advanced aircraft to work on its most popular regional routes. The airline will introduce the new plane on its busy Taipei – Hong Kong route starting from June 28 and a short time later, extend the aircraft’s operations to Japan and more destinations in Mainland China. EVA will begin flying 787-10s to Brisbane, Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019.The airline is using its 787-9s on its Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hong Kong and Vienna routes. EVA plans to begin Dreamliner service to Vancouver in the first quarter of 2020.

Technologies used to build the Boeing 787 Dreamliner make the aircraft more environmentally efficient than other aircraft. The fuselage, wings, engine blades and more are constructed of lighter composites such as carbon fiber so that more than 50% of the plane’s total weight comes from these materials. Compared to traditional aluminum alloy fuselage construction, the advanced materials significantly decrease the aircraft’s overall weight and likelihood of metal fatigue or corrosion, reducing maintenance costs. Replacing fluorescent tubes with LED lights shrinks power demand by almost half.

GE’s advanced GEnx engines reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, compared to power systems on traditional wide-body aircraft. The 787-10’s high fuel efficiencies and range capabilities equip EVA to continue to enhance operating performances.

Boeing also engineered its Dreamliners to enhance cabin comfort. The Boeing 787 is equipped with an advanced air filtration system that improves cabin air. The fuselage is made of a combination of composite materials that make it more airtight. Compared with other commercial jets, the 787’s cabin humidity can be increased as much as three-to-four times, eliminating the drying inflight atmosphere. The aircraft’s cabin pressure can also be controlled to make the altitude feel like the optimal 6,000 ft. instead of the standard 8,000 ft., boosting passengers’ blood-oxygen levels and reducing headaches and fatigue. Newly designed engine housings significantly reduce noise and give passengers quieter, more comfortable inflight environments.

About EVA Air:
EVA Air is a Star Alliance member and one of only 11 SKYTRAX-rated 5-Star airlines worldwide. Readers voted it one of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best “Top 10 International Airlines” and TripAdvisor awarded it top spots in five categories in its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines. The carrier was established in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is part of the respected Evergreen Group and a sister company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to over 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America where gateways are Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedule, book and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.