EVA Air’s Third-Generation New Uniforms Unveiled as Boeing 747-400 Retires in Glory

Text by MOOK Travel Family, compiled and reported

The Boeing 747-400 was first introduced by EVA Air in November 1992 and served as the backbone of its long-haul routes in the airline’s early days. It undertook numerous significant flights. Known as the “Queen of the Skies,” the Boeing 747 features a distinctive double-deck cabin design at the front, making it one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. It was also the world’s first wide-body commercial airliner and served as the mainstay of long-haul flights for major airlines for decades. Over the past 25 years, EVA Air has operated a total of seven 747-400 passenger planes, eight 747-400 Combi (passenger-cargo) aircraft, and three 747-400 freighters, building a fleet of 18 747s.

In its future fleet planning, EVA Air will continue to rely primarily on the Boeing 777-300ER while introducing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner starting from the second half of 2018. This makes EVA Air Taiwan’s first carrier to operate the 787. By the end of 2022, a total of 24 787s are expected to join the fleet, significantly boosting capacity and expanding the route network, thus offering passengers more comfortable and convenient flight services.

The new (third-generation) uniforms of EVA Air feature a primary palette of tourmaline green. Over the two-year design process, SHIATZY CHEN arranged for the design team to observe flight and cabin crew work environments up close on multiple occasions. Every detail reflects both thoughtful and creative design. Beyond being aesthetically pleasing and exuding elegance, the uniforms ensure greater comfort and ease of movement during duty. With a touch of artistic flair and high-fashion quality, accents of pink, red, and teal are subtly integrated into small pleats, adding subtle highlights within understated elegance.

The new uniforms take inspiration from the triangular shape of airplane wings. For example, the back collar of the women’s uniform is cut into a three-dimensional, flowing shape, symbolizing EVA Air’s global reach.