EVA Airways

Corporate Profile 

EVA Air was founded in 1989 by Dr. Chang Yung-Fa, Chairman and Founder of the Evergreen Group, and commenced operations with its maiden flight on July 1, 1991, with the vision of extending the Group’s long-established transportation heritage and commitment to quality service into the aviation industry. Today, EVA Air operates a comprehensive global network connecting Asia and Mainland China with Europe, North America, and Oceania, serving more than 60 major business and leisure destinations. The airline provides full coverage across every region of Mainland China and delivers integrated passenger and cargo services worldwide through extensive code-share partnerships with leading international airlines. Building on more than three decades of unwavering dedication to safety and service excellence, EVA Air has been recognized as a 5-Star Airline by SKYTRAX, placing it among the world’s leading airlines. As a proud member of the Star Alliance, EVA Air offers passengers seamless access to a global network of over 1,160 destinations in more than 192 countries, supported by the strategic geographic advantages of its centrally located hub at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. 

 

Company Information 

Corporate Name: EVA Airways Corporation
Founder: Dr. Chang Yung-Fa
President: Sun Chia-Ming
Founded: March 8, 1989
Registered: April 7, 1989
First Flight: July 1, 1991
Parent Group: Evergreen Group
Alliance: Star Alliance
Main Hub: Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan 

 

Principal Purpose 

• Scheduled air transportation business 
• Non-scheduled air transportation business and business utilizing aircraft 
• Passenger and cargo air transportation 
• Dedicated freighter operations 
• Code-share and alliance-based air transportation services 

 

Business Activities 

• Scheduled and non-scheduled passenger air transportation 
• International cargo and logistics services 
• Aircraft operation–related businesses 
• Fleet management and maintenance coordination 
• Ground handling and passenger service support 
• Charter and specialized aviation services 
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Network 

(As of January 1, 2026) 

Americas:  Anchorage*, Atlanta*, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto, Houston 

Europe:  Amsterdam, London, Vienna, Paris, Milan, Munich 

Oceania:  Brisbane 

Asia:  Bangkok, Jakarta, Sapporo, Bali, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Seoul, Kaohsiung, Osaka, Komatsu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Manila, Narita, Penang*, Phnom Penh, Sendai, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Taipei, Haneda, Songshan, Gimpo, Okinawa, Cebu, Chiang Mai, Da Nang, Clark, Matsuyama, Aomori, Kobe, Busan 

Mainland China:  Guangzhou, Chongqing*, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guilin, Ningbo, Beijing, Pudong, Hongqiao, Jinan, Tianjin, Shenzhen*, Xiamen* 

* Dedicated freighter destinations
Total Destinations: 65 

 

Marketing Alliances 

Passenger:  Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Avianca, Bangkok Airways, Copa Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Uni Air, United Airlines 

Cargo:  Air China Cargo 

 

Fleet Overview 

(As of January 1, 2026) 

Total Aircraft in Service: 89 

Passenger Aircraft: 

• Boeing 777-300ER (33) 
• Boeing 787-9 (8) 
• Boeing 787-10 (13) 
• Airbus A330-300 (9) 
• Airbus A321-200 (17) 

Cargo Aircraft: 

• Boeing 777F (9) 

Aircraft on Order: 

• Airbus A350-1000 (24) 
• Airbus A321neo (18) 
• Boeing 787-9 (9) 
• Boeing 787-10 (4) 

 

Operational Data (2025) 

Passenger Operations: 

• Passengers Carried: 13,326,018 
• RPK: 52,964 million 
• ASK: 68,082 million 
• Load Factor: 77.79% 
• Revenue: NT$ 140,344 million 

Cargo Operations: 

• Total Freight Tonnage: 844,932 tons 
• FTK: 4,794 million 
• AFTK: 6,710 million 
• Load Factor: 71.46% 
• Revenue: NT$ 54,759 million 

 

Awards & Honors 

• SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline (since 2016, 10 consecutive years) 
• 2025 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards: Five-Star Airline (10th consecutive year), 11 awards including Best Economy Class Catering and World’s Cleanest Airline 
• Ranked 8th among Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026 (AirlineRatings.com) 
• 13 consecutive years among the world’s safest airlines 
• Only airline from Taiwan consistently ranked in the global top ten 

 

Sustainability & Innovation 

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption 
• IATA ONE Record implementation 
• IATA Turbulence Aware Platform participation 
• ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas verification (8 consecutive years) 
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment 
• Multiple ESG, sustainability, and corporate governance awards 
• Digital innovation leadership (facial recognition boarding, IATA Travel Pass, e-Library) 

History 

1989–1996
Company founded by Dr. Chang Yung-Fa; capital established; operational preparation completed; first flight launched on July 1, 1991. 

1997–2001
Stock listed OTC and transferred to Taiwan Stock Exchange; expansion following the opening of Terminal 2 at Taoyuan International Airport. 

2002–2006
Introduction of A330 aircraft and Premium Laurel Class; establishment of Europe and Southern China cargo centers; delivery of first Boeing 777-300ER. 

2007–2011
Recipient of Richard Teller Crane Founder’s Award; launch of cross-strait charter flights; e-freight and e-AWB adoption; Top 100 Brands recognition. 

2012–2016
Royal Laurel Class launch; Star Alliance membership; major Boeing fleet agreements; SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification. 

2017–2021
Freighter fleet expansion; global safety rankings; extensive SKYTRAX, TripAdvisor, AirlineRatings, Condé Nast Traveler awards; digital health initiatives. 

2022–2023
e-Library launch; Boeing and Airbus fleet purchase agreements; new passenger and cargo routes; APEX Five Star Global Airlines recognition; sustainability leadership. 

2024–2025
Special livery aircraft introduction; 24/7 multilingual customer service; SAF partnerships; fourth-generation Premium Economy Class; EVA BizFam Corporate Travel Program; multiple IATA CEIV certifications. 

 

Management Team 

President – Sun Chia-Ming
Chief Executive Vice President – Liao Chi-Wei
Vice President, Auditing Division – Lee Yi-Chung
Executive Vice President, Legal & Insurance Division – Hsu Hui-Sen
Executive Vice President, Public Relations Division – Chen Yao-Min
Vice President, Information Security & Privacy Management Division – Yeh Wu-Han
Executive Vice President, Human Resources Division – Pu Wei-Ping
Vice President, General Affairs Department – Wang Yuan-Shyang
Executive Vice President, Finance Division – Tsai Ta-Wei
Junior Vice President, Corporate Governance Department – Yang Hsiu-Hui
Executive Vice President, Corporate Safety, Security & Quality Division – Hsu Ping
Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Development Division – Liu Chia-Wen
Vice President, Occupational Safety & Health Division – Liu Chia-Wen
Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning Division – Chung Kai-Cheng
Executive Vice President, Operation Management Department – Chang Yu-Heng
Vice President, Digital & Information Planning Department – Chiu Chung-Yu
Executive Vice President, Passenger Management Division – Pan Hsin-Hsiu
Executive Vice President, Passenger Business Division – Wang Chen-Hsing
Vice President, Service Management Department – Chen Chi-Wei
Executive Vice President, Cargo Division – Chuang Shih-Hsiung
Vice President, Loyalty Marketing Department – Liu Ying-Chun
Executive Vice President, Flight Operations Division – Lee Cheng-Chieh
Executive Vice President, Cabin Crew Division – Hsiao Chin-Lung
Executive Vice President, In-Flight Provisions Management Division – Hsiao Chin-Lung
Executive Vice President, Engineering & Maintenance Division – Liu Wen-Jang
Executive Vice President, Airport Division – Yu Chia-Chieh
Executive Vice President, Information Technology Service Division – Hou Hsien-Yu