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Far Eastern Air Transport

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Far Eastern Air Transport

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Taiwan's pioneering private domestic airline.

Founded

1957

Headquarters

Taipei, Taiwan

Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) is one of Taiwan's oldest private airlines, founded in 1957. Originally focused on domestic routes within Taiwan, the carrier expanded over the decades to include charter and regional international services across Asia. The airline suffered a significant setback in 2008 when it suspended operations following financial difficulties and regulatory concerns, leaving passengers stranded and raising questions about its future. After a period of restructuring and recapitalization, FAT resumed limited operations. Far Eastern Air Transport has historically operated under the IATA code EF and ICAO code EFA, with the radio callsign 'Far Eastern.' The carrier represents an important chapter in Taiwan's civil aviation history as one of the earliest privately owned airlines in the region.

Hubs & network

Far Eastern Air Transport primarily operated from Taipei Songshan Airport and Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Fleet

The airline historically operated Boeing 757 and MD-82 aircraft on its domestic and regional routes.

Notable facts

›Founded in 1957, making it one of Taiwan's oldest private airlines.
›Suspended operations in 2008 due to financial difficulties before later restructuring.
›Operated both scheduled domestic services and international charter flights across Asia.
›The airline's 2008 collapse left thousands of passengers stranded.
›After restructuring, FAT attempted to rebuild its route network and fleet.

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Far Eastern Air Transport connecting Taiwan with decades of regional service

Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) was founded in 1957 and became one of Taiwan's pioneering private airlines, operating domestic and regional international routes for decades. Based primarily at Taipei Songshan Airport, the carrier built a reputation for serving Taiwan's domestic network alongside select cross-strait and regional destinations. FAT suspended operations in 2008 following financial difficulties, marking the end of a long chapter in Taiwanese aviation history.

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Fleet Note

Far Eastern Air Transport historically operated a mixed fleet including Boeing 757, Boeing 737, and McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft on its domestic and regional routes.

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