Ready to Open Markets Across the Pacific Ocean
TAIPEI, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — STARLUX Airlines (SJX) took supply of its first A350-900 at the moment at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France. The supply ceremony was led by STARLUX Airlines Chairman Ok.W. Chang and CEO Glenn Chai, who had been each excited to mark the brand new milestone.
Chang arrived in Toulouse to take part within the supply course of, and to personally fly this new A350-900 again to Taiwan. The plane is anticipated to reach at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 15:00 on October 29 native time.
“This delivery is a milestone for STARLUX Airlines. The A350-900 is our first large widebody aircraft, which will allow STARLUX to open markets for longer routes, and this also marks the next step in our partnership with Airbus, with 17 more A350s deliveries in the future. With the addition of the A350-900, the STARLUX fleet now can cover short, mid, and long range flights, providing service to passengers outside Asia,” stated STARLUX Chairman.
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International stated: “With an all-new generation, all-Airbus fleet, STARLUX is bringing new levels of comfort and efficiency to the premium market. As the flagship aircraft in this fleet, the A350-900 will carry the airline’s brand on its longest routes as it opens up to new markets. We wish the airline every success as it spreads its wings to more destinations across the world.”
Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, stated: “We would like to congratulate STARLUX on taking delivery of their first A350 passenger aircraft, which is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. This delivery builds on our partnership with STARLUX who earlier this year took delivery of their first A330neo, which is also powered by our Trent 7000 engines. We look forward to further supporting STARLUX to maximize their fleet performance and achieve operational excellence. We thank STARLUX for their trust in Rolls-Royce, and we will continue our commitment to providing reliable power and world-class service to help STARLUX fly higher and further.”
The supply of B-58501 is the primary of the eighteen A350s STARLUX has ordered and is deliberate to be put into service in January subsequent 12 months after the approval course of and required crew coaching. There will likely be one other A350-900 added to the fleet this 12 months. The A350-900 will initially fly to main cities inside the Asia-Pacific area and begin operations to Los Angeles in April 2023.
The A350-900 is powered by twin Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, that are the biggest of Rolls-Royce’s famend Trent household and probably the most environment friendly massive aero engine flying at the moment. The engine is designed and optimized specifically for the Airbus A350 household, contributing to the A350’s 25% gas burn enchancment and serving to scale back the plane’s general noise footprint. As with the present fleet of A330neos, STARLUX has additionally signed a long-term TotalCare service settlement for all A350 plane with Rolls-Royce engines, additional strengthening the airline’s partnership with the jet engine producer.
STARLUX’s A350 is the primary A350 to supply First Class around the globe. It is constructed from roughly 70% superior supplies equivalent to carbon fiber and has the bottom CO2 emissions in its class, and likewise the primary plane within the Asia-Pacific area to combine the most recent evolutions, which comprise enhancements to the efficiency and likewise to its Airspace cabin. Compared with different A350s in service at the moment, the brand new A350-900 for STARLUX has a cabin which is wider by 4 inches and longer by 35 inches, which provides extra room for passengers in all lessons, and likewise bigger galleys for the cabin crew.
The plane additionally options the very newest electrical dimmable home windows, blocking 99.99% of seen mild, switching twice the pace of the earlier era. STARLUX’s plane is the very first A350 to place these new home windows into service. Moreover, STARLUX can be the primary airline to put in dynamic secant luminous panels on an A350. Three movement panels positioned at two doorways and the very finish of Business Class, demonstrating totally different shapes of ceramics with leaves steadily rising out to make passengers really feel at residence. As the A350-900 will function long-range routes, STARLUX’s cabins will be personalized with ambient lighting relying on the stage of the flight. There are additionally three seasonal themes to select from: Lunar New Year, White Christmas, and Moon Festival.
The premium four-class format options 4 seats in First Class, 26 in Business Class, 36 in Premium Economy Class and 240 in Economy Class. STARLUX is the primary airline in Taiwan to supply First Class. First Class suites are constructed with a 60-inch door wall, permitting the passengers to have a private suite on the plane. A private wardrobe is offered to retailer baggage. Business Class seats characteristic a 48-inch door and a comfy lamp to supply heat. Seats in each First and Business Class can convert into a totally lie-flat mattress, and likewise include a “zero gravity” characteristic to supply additional consolation and rest. Premium Economy Class seats have been specifically designed with a leg relaxation and footrest bar. To forestall the leg numbness in Economy Class, the thickness of every seat has been lowered, and redesigned with a novel S-shape to supply extra legroom.
The A350 inflight leisure has been elevated to a brand new stage. For First Class, every seat is supplied with a 32-inch 4K display screen, whereas Business Class can get pleasure from our 4K decision with a 24-inch display screen. Even Premium Economy Class and Economy Class passengers can even get pleasure from 4K decision with a 15.6-inch display screen or a 13-inch display screen respectively. Furthermore, all passengers on the A350-900 can use Bluetooth to hook up with their very own headphones.
To commemorate STARLUX’s first A350-900 supply, in addition to the union of three Airbus flight fashions into its fleet, STARLUX cooperated with Airbus and the skilled manufacturing group Master Films to take Airbus take a look at flights as a chance to shoot an air-to-air video of all three fashions in flight. STARLUX can be the one airline lately to finish a formation flight, that includes all three of its Airbus varieties: A321neo, A330neo and A350. The association course of was intricate, taking virtually a 12 months to finalize the capturing particulars. STARLUX, Airbus and Master Films mentioned extensively concerning the ideas of the video, together with the formations of the airplanes, the shot angles, and the flight path. To completely execute the unprecedented mission, Airbus assigned its most skilled pilots to fly the airplanes. The air-to-air filming doesn’t solely promote STARLUX, but in addition to advertise the love of aviation itself, setting a brand new normal for air-to-air filmography.
STARLUX has entered a brand new part with the supply of the brand new A350-900. With the addition of one other A321neo – B58211 scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, STARLUX may have eleven A321neos, 4 A330neos, and one A350-900. By the top of the 12 months there will likely be one other supply of two A321neos and an extra A350-900, which is able to improve the capability for STARLUX as the corporate prepares to start service to markets outdoors Asia. With the reopening of Taiwan’s border and as extra aircrafts are able to be delivered, STARLUX will be capable of present luxurious service to extra passengers and to increase the community with utmost effectivity.
SOURCE STARLUX Airlines
