Eva Air News
EVA Air President Clay Sun Named First Taiwanese Member of IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected EVA Air President Clay Sun to its Board of Directors, making him the first Taiwanese representative to serve on the organization’s highest governing body and marking the first participation by a Taiwan-based airline. The announcement was made at the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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EVA Air Receives International Recognition for Flight Safety
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has been awarded a Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating, the highest safety distinction, by AirlineRatings.com, a globally recognised aviation safety and product rating agency. This certification was introduced in 2025 and this latest recognition once again affirms EVA Air’s excellence and professionalism in flight safety management, earning global acknowledgment.
EVA Air Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on June 26
EVA Air will start a new route from Taipei to Washington, D.C. on June 26 this year, offering four flights each week. With this new route, EVA Air’s North American network will grow to include 10 gateways, two of which will feature the new fourth-generation Premium Economy class and increase the total weekly flights to 98. This makes EVA Air the airline with the most destinations and the largest flight network from Taiwan to North America. Tickets are now available for booking at www.evaair.com.
EVA Air, Evergreen Air Cargo Services and Evergreen Airline Services Corp. Earn IATA CEIV
EVA Air, Evergreen Air Cargo Services (EGAC) and Evergreen Airline Services Corp. (EGAS), which collectively obtained CEIV Lithium Batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in January this year, have once again joined forces to earn dual professional certifications for CEIV Fresh and CEIV Live Animals, becoming one of the few airline systems worldwide to simultaneously hold three accreditations across airline operations, cargo warehousing, and ground handling services. This achievement highlights EVA Air and its affiliated service companies’ strong integration capabilities and international-level service quality in special cargo transportation.
EVA Air Adds Extra Flights to Milan and Brisbane Routes
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has introduced new flights to its services between both Taipei and Brisbane and Taipei and Milan. From 16 January 2026, the Taipei-Milan-Taipei route will be offering a daily service, representing an increase of 3 flights per week (the route currently operates flights 4 days per week). What’s more the Taipei-Brisbane-Taipei route will see additional flights operate every Tuesday between 2nd December 2025 and 24th February 2026.
EVA AIR LAUNCHES NEW FOURTH-GENERATION PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS IN THE UNITED STATES
EVA Air, the world’s first airline to introduce Premium Economy Class in 1992, is set to debut its all-new fourth-generation Premium Economy in the United States this fall. Launching on October 3rd, the redesigned cabin will make its U.S. premiere on the inaugural flight of EVA Air’s new Taipei–Dallas Fort Worth route, offering American travelers their first opportunity to experience the airline’s most advanced Premium Economy product to date—designed with enhanced comfort, upgraded technology, and thoughtful, sustainable features.
EVA Air Celebrates 10 Years of Flying the Houston-Taipei Route
EVA Air’s Houston to Taipei route reached an important milestone this year with its 10th anniversary in June. To celebrate this special occasion, EVA Air and Visit Houston hosted a press conference at the Houston Zoo. EVA Air President Clay Sun attended the celebration alongside guests including: Houston City Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, Houston First President & CEO Michael Heckman, Houston First Tourism Senior Vice President Jorge Franz, Houston Airport System Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak, Houston Zoo President Lisa Peterson, Houston Zoo Animal Programs Vice President Kevin Hodge, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston Director General Yvonne Hsiao, Taipei Zoo CEO of the Conservation and Research Center & Spokesperson Eric Tsao. Together, they welcomed a new chapter of close cooperation for many years to come.
EVA Air Wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification Tenth Year in a Row
EVA Air has been awarded SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification for the tenth year in a row. SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2025 World Airline Awards” at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA Air and accepted several of the SKYTRAX’s honours, including 11 of the airline’s awards, first for “Best Economy Class Catering” and “World’s Cleanest Airline”.
EVA Air to Join IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform Enhancing Flight Safety
EVA Air remains at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed a cooperation agreement announcing EVA Air’s official membership in the IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform.
EVA Air to Launch Exciting Upgrade for Inflight Wi-Fi Service This July
EVA Air is set to launch a significant upgrade to its in-flight Wi-Fi service this July, offering complimentary access to “Infinity MileageLands” members across all cabin classes. Passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity when the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet cruising altitude. To promote this upgrade, EVA Air plans to roll out a limited-time summer promotion, from July 1 to September 30, 2025, allowing all passengers—members and non-members alike—onboard Wi-Fi equipped aircraft (Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330-300) to enjoy free unlimited web browsing Wi-Fi service.
EVA Air Announces Signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreements
EVA Air has announced the signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This strategic move reaffirms EVA Air’s unwavering commitment to sustainability by expanding its SAF footprint and establishing long-term partnerships with global and local suppliers.
EVA Air Launches Non-Stop Service Between Taipei and Dallas
EVA Air is launching a new service between Taipei and Dallas on October 3 this year, offering three weekly flights and bringing the total to nine passenger gateways in North America, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. The new gateway not only enables EVA Air to offer the greatest number of destinations and the most extensive flight network from Taiwan to North America but also makes it the only airline in Asia operating two destinations in Texas.