Starlux Airlines officially took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 on 3 July 2026, featuring the exclusive Silver Airsorayama livery. This 73m widebody, the largest A350 variant, accommodates 350 passengers across four classes and offers 9,700-mile range powered by Rolls-Royce XWB turbofans. The metallic finish, developed with artist Hajime Sorayama and Mankiewicz coatings, uses mica-based multi-layer paint to create a flowing liquid-metal effect without compromising safety or weight limits. As Taiwan’s first operator of the type, Starlux becomes the 11th global carrier of the A350-1000, deploying it ahead of its Prague launch on 1 August 2026 and future North American routes.