Aircraft of Mandarin Airlines are frequently to be seen operating flights on behalf of its parent, China Airlines. Usually at least one of the many daily Taipei-Hong Kong services is undertaken by Mandarin, normally using either MD-11 or Boeing 747SP aircraft, although Mandarin’s new 747-400 can also be seen on the route. Seen taxiing for departure at Kai Tak is N4508H, one of three 747SP-09s operated by Mandarin on lease from China Airlines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747 - СШАUSA - 1969

EVA Air, a member of the Evergreen Group, is a newcomer on the busy Taipei-Kaohsiung route. The airline uses Boeing 767-200s on the route, with 767-300ER, MD-11 and 747-400 aircraft used on the ever expanding international network. Illustrated at Sungshan is 767-25E B-16622, one of four Srs 200s in service

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 767 - СШАUSA - 1981

Despite the imposing name, Taiwan Airlines operates just a small number of Britten-Norman Islanders and Trislanders. One of the former is illustrated on display at the 1994 SBAC show at Farnborough.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

Fast expanding TransAsia Airways, formerly known as Foshing Airlines, now has six A320s in service including latest delivery B-22307 seen here. Having previously only operated an all-ATR fleet, the airline has also recently taken delivery of its first A321s, the first examples to enter service with an Asian operator.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A320 - InternationalInternational - 1987

Outside of North America, fast expanding Great China Airlines is one of the largest operators of the Dash 8. Although the airline started with four DHC-8 Series 100 aircraft it has now opted for the larger -300, 11 of which are already in use, with orders for more. Unlike some of Taiwan’s other carriers, the airline has declared it has no interest in operating international services. Srs 311 B-15215 is seen on approach to Tapei/Sungshan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash-8 - КанадаCanada - 1983

Including both the aircraft on its inventory and those on order, Formosa Airlines operates five different types from three European manufacturers. The Fokker 50 is the largest type currently operated, though the company is about to join the jet age with the acquisition of two Fokker 100s. B-12272, delivered to the airline in January 1995, is seen here on approach to Tapei/Sungshan

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker Fokker 50/60 - НидерландыNetherlands - 1985

Apart from a recently acquired Boeing 757, Makung Airline’s fleet consists solely of British Aerospace products; a pair of 748s and five 146-300s. The quietness of the latter type no doubt provides welcome relief for those who reside in the apartment blocks around Taipei’s Sungshan airport where B-1777 is seen taxiing for take-off.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe BAe-146 / RJ - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1981

Considering Sungshan airport’s close proximity to the city centre, the rather noisy MD-80 series aircraft seems a strange choice by Far Eastern Air Transport. Illustrated at the holding point at Sungshan is MD-82 B-28021 which was delivered to FAT in 1995.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas MD-80 - СШАUSA - 1979