On February 10, STARLUX Airlines launched operations of the Airbus A350-1000, which will serve as its new flagship aircraft for long-haul international routes. Until March 28, the aircraft will be deployed on flights JX802/803 on the Tokyo/Narita–Taipei/Taoyuan route, and from the start of the summer schedule on March 29, it will be operated on flights JX800/801 on the same route.
The airline has ordered a total of 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The first aircraft to enter service (registration B-58551) was delivered in Toulouse, France, on January 5 local time. Its exterior livery has been updated from existing aircraft, adopting a new design inspired by the carbon fiber composite materials used in the airframe. The number “1000” is featured on both sides toward the rear of the fuselage.
The cabin has a total of 350 seats, comprising 4 First Class seats, 40 Business Class seats, 36 Premium Economy Class seats, and 270 Economy Class seats. The cabin design was created by BMW Designworks in the United States, with the theme “Glisten,” aiming to create an upscale and sophisticated atmosphere. The airline states that all classes have been designed so that passengers can feel as comfortable as if they were at home.
The inaugural flight, JX802, departed from Taipei/Taoyuan at 10:28 a.m. and took off at 10:43 a.m. It arrived at Tokyo/Narita at 2:07 p.m. The return flight, JX803, departed Narita at 3:51 p.m.
STARLUX Airlines plans to receive up to the sixth Airbus A350-1000 by the end of the year, and from the second aircraft onward, deployment on North American routes is also planned. The third aircraft (registration B-58553) and fourth aircraft (registration B-58554) will feature a special livery called “AIRSORAYAMA”, created in collaboration with Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama. The third aircraft will be “AIRSORAYAMA SILVER,” with the entire fuselage finished in silver, and the fourth will be the gold-colored “AIRSORAYAMA GOLD.” Both are expected to enter service in the second half of this year.
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