China Airlines selects Airbus for A350 cabin retrofit

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.