Taiwan’s four major carriers — EVA Airways, China Airlines, STARLUX Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan — have each reported record-high revenues for October, buoyed by a sharp rise in demand for AI-related air cargo shipments alongside robust passenger traffic.
The surge reflects the growing global appetite for AI infrastructure components, including servers, semiconductors and high-performance computing equipment, much of which is manufactured in Taiwan and transported by air to meet tight delivery schedules.
EVA Airways and China Airlines, the island’s two largest full-service carriers, benefitted significantly from elevated cargo yields, while STARLUX Airlines continued its rapid expansion across long-haul routes. Low-cost operator Tigerair Taiwan also posted strong figures, supported by sustained leisure travel demand across the Asia-Pacific region.
Industry analysts suggest that the AI-driven cargo boom is likely to continue into the fourth quarter, with Taiwanese airlines well positioned to capitalise on their strategic location within the global technology supply chain.