EVA Air to spend over US$600m upgrading 14 aircraft, buying engines

EVA Airways, one of Taiwan's leading international carriers, will spend more than US$600m upgrading 14 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and buying engines, in a bid to give it a competitive edge in the global market. In an announcement posted on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on Tuesday, where EVA Air shares are traded, the carrier said it will spend up to US$354m on the upgrade, which will begin in 2026 and involve making improvements to 14 Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes that are less than 10 years old. The work will include improving cabin seats, in-flight entertainment systems, and the wider cabin environment, EVA Air said. EVA Air will also add seats to its 'Royal Laurel' business class product to meet increasing demand, the carrier said. The plan also includes purchasing five Trent XWB97 engines from Rolls-Royce PLC worth of US$282m for maintenance purposes, the carrier said.<br/>