China Airlines, a Taiwan-based airline, has announced plans to order ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft, ten Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, and four 777-8F freighters. The new fleet is expected to begin deliveries in 2029 and will be used for long-haul passenger and cargo flights to North America and Europe. China Airlines is actively improving its fleet size to provide robust services to the global passenger and cargo markets.
In November 2023, China Airlines began a comprehensive assessment on the transformation of passenger and cargo fleet capabilities and network development requirements. A team of senior international consultants and aviation consultants was also appointed in February 2024 to study the safety, technology and cost of each aircraft. Multiple rounds of talks and price negotiations were held with manufacturers before the rollout plan for the new aircraft was finalized.
On December 19, China Airlines held a board meeting to approve the introduction of twenty leading wide-body passenger aircraft, including ten A350-1000 aircraft equipped with the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine, and ten 777-9 passenger aircraft equipped with General Electric engine. GE9X electric motor. The new fleet will be configured to accommodate three classes, namely Premium Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy, and will provide a more spacious, more comfortable and quieter flying environment in addition to providing additional seats in Premium Business Class. The A350-1000 features advanced electrically dimmable windows to provide exceptional aircraft darkening performance, and the 777-9 also features high ceilings, an improved cabin air exchange system and dynamic LED lighting, providing passengers with a new experience that will relieve stress for a long time. Trips.
For the freighter fleet, China Airlines is responding to trends in the freighter market by purchasing four new 777-8F freighters that will join the existing fleet of 777Fs. The next generation 777-8F freighter has the same cargo cabin specifications as the 777F fleet and will provide greater operational and dispatching flexibility. The increased range and payload will provide synergistic benefits to the mixed fleet and enhance China Airlines’ cargo capacity.
As an airline committed to sustainability, China Airlines hopes that the introduction of brand-new aircraft will lead to further improvements in passenger and cargo services that translate into increased overall business revenues. The exceptional fuel efficiency of the new aircraft is expected to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 25% compared to the previous generation of aircraft. Taking to the skies in an environmentally friendly way will help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of net zero by 2050.
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