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Breaking News / TransAsia Airways Cancels All Public Events; V Air Preparations Unaffected

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — TransAsia Airways experienced a tragic air disaster in Penghu on the 23rd, resulting in 48 deaths and 15 injuries. At 6 PM that evening, TransAsia Airways President Lin Hsiao-hsin held a press conference. Currently, the airline has mobilized all departments to form a follow-up task force, which will handle mourning activities, support for the families of the victims, and subsequent arrangements. All future public events by TransAsia have been canceled, although preparations for its low-cost subsidiary, V Air, remain unaffected.

Reported by Chen Rui-zhong and You [incomplete character] / Taipei

On the 23rd, TransAsia Airways was involved in an air disaster in Penghu. At 6 PM, TransAsia Airways President Lin Hsiao-hsin addressed the media, stating that the airline has assembled all relevant departments to establish a follow-up handling team. The team will be responsible for mourning, supporting the families, and managing post-disaster procedures. Meanwhile, all upcoming public events by TransAsia have been called off, but the development of its budget airline V Air (V Air) remains on track.


▲ TransAsia Group President Lin Hsiao-hsin, wearing a black ribbon, led the team in a moment of silence and apology. (Photo / Reporter Chen Rui-zhong)

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