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Far Eastern Air Transport

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Taiwan's pioneering regional carrier connecting island destinations.

Founded

1957

Headquarters

Taipei, Taiwan

Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) is a Taiwanese airline founded in 1957, making it one of the oldest private airlines in Taiwan. The carrier historically operated scheduled domestic and international passenger services, as well as cargo flights, serving routes across Taiwan and to destinations in East and Southeast Asia. The airline faced significant financial difficulties in the 2000s and 2010s, leading to suspension of operations in 2008 and subsequent restructuring efforts. FAT attempted comebacks and restarts under revised ownership and management structures over the following years. The airline is associated with the Far Eastern Group, a major Taiwanese conglomerate. Its operations have been intermittent due to ongoing financial and regulatory challenges, and its current operational status has been uncertain in recent years.

Hubs & network

Far Eastern Air Transport primarily operated out of Taipei Songshan Airport and Taoyuan International Airport.

Fleet

The airline historically operated Boeing 757, Boeing 737, and MD-82 aircraft on its routes.

Notable facts

›One of the oldest privately owned airlines in Taiwan, founded in 1957.
›Suspended operations in 2008 due to severe financial difficulties and debt.
›The airline is linked to the Far Eastern Group, a major Taiwanese business conglomerate.
›FAT operated both domestic Taiwanese routes and international services to East and Southeast Asia.
›The airline underwent multiple restructuring and restart attempts following its 2008 suspension.

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