[媒体名称]Reuters [新闻日期]2022/7/28
[网址]
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/taiwans-china-airlines-
eyes-a330-replacement-future-freighter-options-2022-07-28/
[内文]
好像没什么人注意到. 贴一下好了
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]
简单翻一下
1. 华航正积极评估22架老旧A333的替代机种
2. RFP (request for proposal) 应已发给相关飞机制造商 (i.e. 波音+空中巴士)
来提案报价
(China Airlines has invited a number of manufacturers to submit their
proposals.")
3. 其他航空大多选择A330neo 或787 作为替代机种, 也有某些案例是选择A350 或
A321XLR 作为替代机种
4. 华航也计画持续的汰换老旧的744F机队; 777X 及 A350F 则是主要的候选对象
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正值美国众议院议长裴洛西有可能访问台湾之前夕, 再加上波音在前阵子的
英国法茵堡展中, 获得的双走道客机订单只有少到不能再少的区区几架.
现在这情势之复杂诡谲与华航当年下单购买A333有87%类似.
长荣自从疫情期间起,多次使用787-10 飞长程线的温哥华/西雅图 的实战经验应该
也会给华航一些选择上的启发.
甚至787-10也可放在松山机场飞台日航线也ok.
各位看倌希望搭哪种机型呢?