[媒体名称]Airbus 官方新闻稿
[新闻标题]
China Airlines selects Airbus for A350 cabin retrofit
Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal
[新闻内文]
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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[新闻连结]
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. 华航的部分先前已有公告.
不过这大概也间接揭露了华航要改装各级客舱其厂牌/型号了.
新版商务舱应该不想跟在星宇的后面了(note: 不是刻意提星宇, 而是华航/星宇
A350 商务舱座椅系出同门)
2. 若以后华航/长荣/星宇 各家采用不同的客舱产品,这样对消费者来说,也是很好.
希望可逐渐发展出不同的风格供旅客比较选择.
再来看长荣77W 改装案是否有更多讯息揭露.
3, 华航今日也公告了744F*2 售予韩亚航空
4. 泰航是指20架A320ceo 部分.