China Airlines confirms order for next-gen Boeing 777X jets


China Airlines confirms order for next-gen Boeing 777X jets

Thursday, 15 May, 2025 0

Taiwan based China Airlines formally placed an aircraft order with Boeing for ten 777-9 widebody aircraft.

Delivery of the new fleet is expected to commence in 2030.

China Airlines will be the first Taiwanese airline to introduce the flagship 777X model.

The 777-9 passenger aircraft will be assigned to fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe.

The airline also ordered four 777-8F freighters.

It has an option to acquire four more planes.

The contract was signed by China Airlines Chairman Kao Shing-hwang and Brad McMullen, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Boeing.

CAL says the 777-9 passenger aircraft will be the mainstay on high-volume North American and European destinations, such as Los Angeles and Frankfurt.

The aircraft interiors will retain the existing three-class configuration of Premium Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.

The number of Premium Business Class seats will increase to meet demand, CAL said.

The 777-9 passenger aircraft offers a more spacious cabin and a brand new design will offer travellers enhanced comfort on long-distance flights.

The 777-9 passenger aircraft will be powered by the General Electric GE9X engine and is expected to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 25%.



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