TAIPEI- EVA Air (BR) plans to invest over NT$65 billion to strengthen its long-haul fleet. The carrier will purchase 4 additional Boeing 787-9 aircraft for up to US$1.94 billion (NT$60.96 billion) while extending leases on 4 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and upgrading cabins on 6 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for a combined maximum of US$152 million (NT$4.776 billion).
The board approved these measures on Friday, 26th December 2025, to match route layout and operational needs, ensure product consistency across wide-body aircraft after Airbus A350-1000 arrivals in 2027, and respond to rising demand on international services from its primary hub at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Eva Air New Boeing 787-9 Orders
EVA Air’s (BR) board of directors resolved to acquire 4 additional Boeing 787-9 aircraft at a total transaction amount not exceeding US$1.94 billion (NT$60.96 billion).
The purchase directly responds to the current route layout and operational needs for medium and long-haul services.
At the same time, the airline will extend the lease term of 4 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and upgrade the cabins of 6 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with combined costs capped at no more than US$152 million (NT$4.776 billion).
Reported by CNA, these actions form part of a broader strategy to maintain competitiveness and achieve uniform cabin products across the long-range wide-body fleet.
Cabin upgrades, scheduled to begin in 2026, will cover seats, in-flight entertainment systems, and cabin environment in all cabin classes.
The program will increase the number of seats in Royal Laurel Class to meet future market demand.
By adding 6 more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to the upgrade scope, EVA Air expands the total to 20 aircraft receiving this consistent retrofit, aligning product quality with the incoming Airbus A350-1000 fleet starting in 2027.
Current Fleet and Planned Deliveries
EVA Air currently operates a fleet of 89 passenger and cargo aircraft. In addition to the 4 newly approved Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the airline has 5 Boeing 787-9 and 4 Boeing 787-10 aircraft on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed before 2033.
Looking further ahead, EVA Air anticipates delivery of 24 Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft beginning in 2027 and 18 Airbus A321neo narrow-body aircraft starting in 2029.
These modern additions, combined with the Boeing investments and upgrades, support improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and sustained growth in passenger comfort and cargo capacity on global routes.
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