China Airlines approves the purchase of up to 18 brand new passenger and cargo jets while retiring older Boeing 747 freighters.

China Airlines of Taiwan has approved a plan to buy up to 18 Airbus and Boeing widebodies and retire four 747-400Fs, according to a stock-exchange disclosure.

China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled plans for a $7.8 billion widebody fleet expansion and renewal, adding to its existing order backlog by confirming it will acquire five Airbus A350-1000s, five Boeing 777-9s, four 777-8Fs and two 777Fs. The Taiwanese flag carrier already holds firm orders for 10 A350...

Taiwan's flag carrier divests ageing 747-400Fs while acquiring up to 18 new aircraft, including 777-8Fs and A350-1000s as part of fleet renewal

China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, announced recently that Airbus has been contracted to provide integration and technical services for the retrofit of fifteen A350 aircraft. China Airlines is committed to providing travelers with the best sky service ...

China Airlines has put pen to paper for its widebody aircraft campaign, signing a purchase agreement with Airbus for 10 A350-1000s. In finalizing the previously announced commitment, the flagship carrier of Taiwan also revealed an option for five more A350 ...

The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe and will provide full operational commonality with the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency. Kao Shing-Hwang, chairman of China Airlines ...

Taiwanese carrier China Airlines is to order 24 widebody aircraft, splitting the agreement between the Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-9, and the 777-8 freighter. The airline will order 10 of each passenger model plus four of the cargo aircraft, it states.

Air China Cargo has signed for six Airbus A350 freighters, becoming the first mainland Chinese carrier to order the new generation model

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European aircraft maker Airbus on Tuesday said China Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, has signed a contract to buy 14 A350 XWBs and taken another six on option. The A350 will be primarily deployed on the airline's long-haul ...