Boeing Wins Largest-Ever Order
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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,
Taiwan-based China Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing 777-9s and four 777-8 freighters, becoming the newest 777X customer.
Given the interoperability of the 777X with its current Boeing twin-engine freighters, China Airlines plans to renew its fleet with the new 777-8 Freighter, which offers 747-sized payload capability.
Boeing (BA) shares rise after securing order from Taiwan-based China Airlines for 777X fleet. China Airlines is first in Taiwan to order fuel-efficient jets.
Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines has joined Boeing's 777X customer family with a significant fleet investment.