EVA Airways Corp, the nation's second-largest air carrier, is considering buying 10 cargo planes of the latest model from Boeing Co to replace its old aircraft, a company executive said yesterday.
"We are interested in its 777-200LR planes but now are waiting for Boeing to quote a price," said Nieh Kuo-wei (
"If the price is reasonable, we do not rule out making the purchase," he said.
Nieh said the company prefers the long-range 777-200LR model, equipped with two engines, because it can save fuel at a time of skyrocketing oil prices.
The 777-200LR freight fleet could replace the carrier's MD-11 and Boeing 747-400 freighters, Nieh said.
The new model is estimated to carry up to 100 tonnes of cargo with a maximum flight distance of 9,195km when loaded to capacity.
In addition to Boeing planes, EVA Airways is also studying different models presented by French aircraft maker Airbus if the proposed deal falls apart.
EVA Airways now owns 48 aircraft, including 40 from Boeing and the other 8 from Airbus.
At the end of next month, EVA Airways will take delivery of two 777-300ER passenger planes from Seattle, making it the nation's first carrier to introduce this model.
Separately, EVA Airways said it was in talks with Shanghai Airlines Co to form a joint cargo venture as the government moves to open up direct cargo flights with China.
"We've been in discussion with Shanghai Air on setting up a cargo joint venture in the future," Nieh said.
The companies may make a decision before the end of the year, he said.
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