France, Dec. 19 -- Taiwan's China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The A350-1000 aircraft will complement the carrier's existing long-haul fleet of 15 A350-900s. ?The A350 is the world's most modern widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. The aircraft includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of efficiency and comfort. Its latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25 per cent advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO?) emissions, compared to previous...