STARLUX first A350-1000 © Airbus SAS 2025 STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan's 5-star-certified airline, has taken delivery of its first A350-1000, with 17 more to follow, becoming the 11th global operator of the largest version of the aircraft, now its new flagship.
The new A350-1000 will be joining a fleet of 10 A350-900s that are already operated by the airline, and will be deployed on "premier long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region," according to Airbus.
STARLUX celebrated the new milestone by unveiling "a striking livery that reflects both innovation and identity" by bringing together the airline's "signature visual elements" and "a carbon-fibre motif, representing the advanced composite materials integral to the aircraft's construction".
The '1000' sign has been emblazoned on the fuselage to further show the aircraft’s designation as the largest Airbus model currently in production.
The airline that currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising the A321neo, the A330-900, and the A350-900 aircraft, has also purchased 10 A350F freighters to further grow its cargo network.
As the world’s most modern widebody aircraft, the A350 continues to establish new standards for intercontinental travel with its advanced "technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of operational efficiency and passenger comfort."
The aircraft operates with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with big plans to reach up to 100% SAF by 2030.
By the end of November 2025, the A350 had received nearly 1,500 orders from 66 customers worldwide.