China Airlines orders Boeing 777X passenger and freighter models

Today, Boeing and China Airlines (CAL) 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 777X, China Airlines, uses the added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe.

"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-Hwang, chairman of China Airlines. "The advanced technology and features of the 777-9 will provide our customers with the best-in-class flying experience, while the 777-8 Freighter's range and fuel-efficiency will enable us to maintain a leadership position in air cargo. This is a significant investment toward our future, and we will rely on the new 777X family to help realize our long-term sustainability goals."

In addition to the firm order, which was booked in March 2025 and posted as unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website, the airline has options to purchase five 777-9s and four 777-8 Freighters. The 777-9 has a range of 7295 nautical miles (13 510 km). The 777-9 of China Airlines will have a capacity of 426 passengers in a typical two-class configuration. More than 520 777X airplanes have now been ordered.

(article source: Boeing / editor: Anton van Rijsbergen)
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