Taiwanese airline STARLUX Airlines has taken a key step in its growth strategy by receiving its first Airbus A350-1000. With this addition, the company becomes the world’s eleventh operator of the largest version of the A350, reinforcing its commitment to next-generation aircraft for intercontinental routes.
This aircraft is the first of a total of 18 A350-1000s ordered by STARLUX. The plane will join a fleet that already includes 10 A350-900s in service, used for long-haul flights from Taipei to Europe, North America, and selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region.
The new model integrates seamlessly into the airline’s current operations, expanding its capabilities in high-demand markets and strengthening its long-haul service offerings.
A Livery Combining Identity and Innovation
To celebrate the arrival of this new member, STARLUX unveiled a distinctive livery that reflects both innovation and corporate identity. The design incorporates the brand’s characteristic visual elements along with a carbon fiber pattern, symbolizing the advanced composite materials used in the aircraft’s construction.
Prominently displayed on the fuselage is the number “1000,” a direct reference to the A350-1000 designation. This aircraft is currently Airbus’s largest production model and becomes the new flagship of the airline.
An All-Airbus Fleet
STARLUX currently operates a fleet composed exclusively of Airbus aircraft, including the A321neo, A330-900, and A350-900 models. The addition of the A350-1000 complements this structure, enabling greater efficiency and operational consistency.
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Furthermore, the company has placed an order for 10 A350F freighters, aiming to develop its future cargo transportation network, thereby expanding its presence beyond the passenger segment.
A350 and Its Operational Advantages
The Airbus A350 is considered one of the world’s most modern wide-body aircraft and has set new standards in intercontinental travel. Its all-new design integrates cutting-edge technologies and advanced aerodynamics, offering outstanding levels of operational efficiency and passenger comfort.
Next-generation engines and extensive use of lightweight materials provide a 25% advantage in fuel consumption, operating costs, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions compared to competing aircraft from previous generations.
In the cabin, the A350 features the Airspace concept, offering spacious seats, high ceilings, and ambient lighting designed to enhance the experience during long-duration flights.
Like all Airbus aircraft, the A350 can already operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims for all its aircraft to be capable of flying with up to 100% SAF by 2030, a significant step towards more sustainable aviation.
A Program with Strong Global Backing
By the end of November 2025, the A350 program had amassed close to 1,500 orders from 66 customers worldwide, reflecting market confidence in this model and its long-term prospects within commercial aviation.
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