Former EVA Air chairman registers new airline

Описание: Former EVA Air Chairman Chang Kuo-wei has decided to open an airline of his own after being ousted from EVA Air in a family power struggle earlier this year. The airline, which will be targeted at high-end business travelers, could open in about two years. Former EVA Air Chairman Chang Kuo-wei can fly and repair planes, and he never gave up his airline dream after he was booted from EVA Air. Now, he has registered a new airline company with the Department of Commerce. Given the paid-in capital of Taiwan’s two main carriers, EVA Air and China Airlines, analysts believe Chang will need to raise NT$50 billion to get a new airline started. Tsai Yu-chenMedia PunditThere’s the money his mother Lee Yu-mei inherited, about NT$10 to 20 billion. So you have that and then add funds from other supporters. Actually, Chang Kuo-wei has drawn a lot of attention. He already owns a Gulfstream jet, so he should be able to operate small charter flights. Instead of focusing on the mass market, Chang’s new airline will follow the example of Emirates in catering to high-end business travelers. Lawrence RauVeteran PilotSetting up an airline from scratch, you have to have enough capital and staffing to operate properly. It’s a big challenge.Veteran pilot Lawrence Rau was not optimistic about Chang’s venture. The new airline is expected to open in 2019 at the earliest.