US EditionChina Airlines Announces Order for Boeing 777X Passenger and Freighter Models
- In March 2025, China Airlines finalized a firm purchase agreement for ten Boeing 777-9 aircraft designed for passenger service and an additional four 777-8 Freighter models to grow its fleet.
- This order follows China Airlines' long history with Boeing and aims to renew its fleet with more fuel-efficient and higher-capacity 777X models.
- The 777-9 will carry 426 passengers over 7,295 nautical miles with 20% lower fuel use, while the 777-8 Freighter offers 30% better fuel efficiency and a 60% smaller noise footprint.
- China Airlines' leadership said the 777X will enhance customer experience, reliability, and support their long-term sustainability goals, highlighting the nearly 60-year partnership with Boeing.
- The order positions China Airlines among global airlines with both 777X passenger and freighter variants and supports Boeing's ongoing production and jobs at its Everett facility.
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World Airline NewsChina Airlines Announces Order for Boeing 777X Passenger and Freighter Models
TAIPEI, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and China Airlines (CAL) today announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to…
China Airlines joins 777X club with passenger and freighter deal
China Airlines has committed to expanding its long-haul fleet with an order for 10 Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 freighters. The post China Airlines joins 777X club with passenger and freighter deal appeared first on Aviation Business News.
China Airlines orders Boeing 777X passenger and freighter aircraft
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) is Boeing’s newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. In addition, the airline has options to purchase five 777-9s and four 777-8 Freighters. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok “As a long-time operator of the 777-300ER and 777 Freighter, we are excited to welcome Boeing’s newest 777X family into our world-class fleet,” said Kao Shing…
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China Airlines Order for 777X Passenger and Freighters
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and China Airlines (CAL) today announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to order the fuel-efficient 777X, China Airlines will leverage the widebody jet’s added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe. In addition to the firm order, which booked in March 2025 and was posted as unidentified on B…
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