China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, formally placed an order today (5/8) with Boeing for ten 777-9 widebody aircraft and four 777-8F freighters, with an option to acquire nine more. 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 while the 777-8F freighter will complement the 777F already in … [Read more...] about China Airlines orders next-generation 777X passenger and cargo aircraft from Boeing for major capacity boost