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Update: Market Chatter: Eva Airways Considers Ordering 24 Jets from Airbus, Boeing

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(Updates to add an Eva Airways representative's reply to' query)

Eva Airways (TPE:2618) is mulling the acquisition of around 24 passenger jets from Airbus and Boeing as part of its fleet rejuvenation strategy, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

A final decision is likely to be made in the coming months and the airline operator could decide to shelve the deal, the report added.

The company has already ordered three dozen twin-aisle jets from Boeing and Airbus between 2023 and 2025, with delivery starting from the mid-2030s, the report said.

An Eva Airways representative, in an emailed response to' query, said the airline company "regularly assesses its fleet acquisition plans to support evolving market demand, operational growth, fleet renewal, and strategic network expansion."

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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