China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, held an institutional investor conference on 11/21 during which Chairman Hsieh Su-Chein and President Kao Shing-Hwang presented the airline’s operational overview and future outlook. The fleet revitalization strategy will see the arrival of the all-new 787 fleet next year, and the airline will continue to introduce the A321neo passenger aircraft and 777F freighter, with a total of eight new aircraft expected. The international passenger market continues to … [Read more...] about China Airlines fleet expansion and strategic flexibility produces solid growth in passenger and cargo
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China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has earned a new multi-year cargo handling contract with China Airlines, extending their partnership at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s biggest air cargo gateway, to more than 25 years. China Airlines signed its first cargo handling agreement in 2000 with FCS, a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of the SATS Group. Today, it is the most longstanding airline customer of FCS, transporting some 25,000 tons of cargo annually on its Boeing 777 flights … [Read more...] about China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years
China Airlines signs MOU on sustainable aviation fuel with Morrison Express
Taiwan-based airline China Airlines announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Morrison Express The signing of the MOU by Senior Vice President Eddy Liu of China Airlines and Corporate Vice President Vincent Kao of Morrison Express on behalf of their respective companies marked the first time a Taiwanese carrier has partnered with a corporate client on the use of SAF. The move also heralds an all-new business model for domestic industries. The … [Read more...] about China Airlines signs MOU on sustainable aviation fuel with Morrison Express
China Airlines adds Seattle to North American network
The official launch of Taiwan-based China Airlines’ route to Seattle, USA, represents a new addition to its North American network. President Kao, Shing-Hwang personally flew aboard flight CI022 departing from Taipei to attend the celebrations in Seattle. Seattle joins Los Angeles, Ontario (CA), San Francisco, and New York in the US and Vancouver in Canada to become China Airlines’ sixth non-stop destination in North America. The route will initially offer five flights a week with plans for … [Read more...] about China Airlines adds Seattle to North American network
Why China Airlines is ‘prioritising cargo over passengers’
Due to sharp drop in passenger numbers and jump in cargo demand, China Airlines has switched over to ‘prioritize cargo over passengers.’ In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sent the global passenger market into a free fall. The Taiwanese carrier did not escape unscathed with a massive shift between its passenger and cargo businesses. Though passenger revenues plummeted by 78.7 percent, the global airline industry suffered total losses of more than US$100 billion in 2020. The airline relied on its … [Read more...] about Why China Airlines is ‘prioritising cargo over passengers’
China Airlines bets on cargo with new B777F batch order
China Airlines has set its eyes on growing its cargo business as the airline ordered four more Boeing 777F long-haul freighters, with deliveries scheduled starting 2023 until 2024. The Taiwanese carrier, which also has 18 747Fs, has already ordered six of the twin-engine Boeing cargo jets.Three have been delivered so far with two more slated for 2022 and one more lined-up in 2023. Once these orders are completed, China Airline will grow its 777F fleet to 10 by 2024. The airline, which has … [Read more...] about China Airlines bets on cargo with new B777F batch order
