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EVA Air launches new Sanrio-themed aircraft
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Launched Monday, the new aircraft, dubbed Joyful Dream Jet, is an Airbus A330-300 aircraft configured for 30 business class and 279 economy class passengers. (EVA Air/File)
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new Sanrio-themed aircraft, launched recently by Taiwanese airline EVA Air and Japanese company Sanrio, will have routes from Taipei's Songshan International Airport to Tokyo's Haneda International Airport and Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport.
Launched Monday, the new aircraft, dubbed Joyful Dream Jet, is an Airbus A330-300 aircraft configured for 30 business class and 279 economy class passengers. Passengers boarding the plane will get to marvel at Sanrio-inspired interior, such as Hello Kitty, little twin stars Kiki and Lala, and Pompompurin, as well as enjoy Sanrio-themed in-flight meal and amenities.
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EVA Air and Sanrio created the first generation of Hello Kitty jets in 2005 and 2006. It currently offers several Sanrio-themed aircraft, namely the Comfort Flight, Shining Star, Sanrio Family Hand in Hand, Joyful Dream, Travel Fun and Around the World.
The unique service serves routes from Taipei -- via Taoyuan or Songshan International Airport-- to Cebu, Tokyo, Houston, Singapore, Paris, Fukuoka, Seoul and Shanghai.
According to a recent official statement, the airline is set to launch more Sanrio-themed aircraft this year. (kes)
