China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F crashes into baggage carts during taxi at Chicago O’Hare Airport
On 29 January, a China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F (registered B-18715) sustained damage when it collided with a series of baggage carts while taxiing...
18 years ago a China Airlines MD-11 crashed at Hong Kong Airport
China Airlines Flight 642 was a flight that crashed at Hong Kong International Airport on 22 August 1999. It was operating from Bangkok (Bangkok...
China Airlines Boeing 747 freighter suffers tire burst on take-off Taipei Airport, Taiwan
On 29 August, a China Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter (registered B-18725) operated flight CI5198 between Taipei, Taiwan and Los Angeles, United States. During take-off,...
Airbus and China Airlines present A350-900 with special joint livery
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A350-900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum...
China Airlines selects the Airbus A321neo to meet future regional requirements
China Airlines has selected the Airbus A321neo as their optimum aircraft for its regional narrowbody operations. The Chinese airline will first introduce 14 leased...
China Airlines might change its brand name
On 11 April, the Taiwanese Ministry of Transportation and Communications said to have an open mind with regard to changing the brand name of...
Boeing, China Airlines celebrate delivery of world’s first co-branded 777
Boeing and China Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the world's first co-branded 777 during a ceremony in Everett, marking the carrier's 10th 777-300ER...
China Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777 Freighter
Airline becomes 20th operator of 777 Freighter amid higher demand for dedicated cargo jets
China Airlines to increase freight capacity and enter new...
China Airlines adds non-stop flights to London Gatwick, capturing all 5 major European destinations
China Airlines begins operating the Taipei-London (Gatwick) service on December 1 with the new A350-900 XWB fleet making four flights a week. This route...
China Airlines crew reports “guy in a jet pack” to Los Angeles LAX ATC; second sighting in two months
For the second time on two months, a person wearing a jet pack was spotted flying around Los Angeles International Airport, United States. On...
China Airlines announces order for four Boeing 777 freighters
Taiwan's flag carrier adds capacity to capture market opportunities amid growing cargo demand
Adding efficient, reliable 777 Freighters to carrier's all-Boeing cargo fleet...
Airbus delivers its 100th A350 XWB, the 7th of China Airlines
When China Airlines received its seventh A350 XWB today, the carrier took possession of the 100th jetliner delivered from this newest family in Airbus’...
China Airlines becomes new operator of the A350 XWB
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine...
China Airlines’ first Airbus A350 XWB takes to the skies
The first A350 XWB for China Airlines (CAL) has completed its maiden flight over the skies of Toulouse in South West France.The aircraft bearing...
China Airlines finalises order for 16 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for 8 more
Selecting the 787 to expand China Airlines' global network and cargo capacity
Fleet modernisation with 787 cuts fuel use and CO2 emissions by...
China Airlines selects the Airbus A321neo for its future single-aisle fleet (11 purchases and 14 leases)
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for 11 A321neo aircraft and will acquire another 14 aircraft of the type...
China Airlines intends to upgrade cargo fleet with up to 6 Boeing 777 Freighters
Taiwan's flag carrier to modernise its fleet with up to six of the world's largest, most capable twin-engine freighters
Boeing and China Airlines today announced...
China Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER makes debut at Paris Air Show
China Airlines' newest 777-300ER (Extended Range) landed at Le Bourget, France today, marking the debut of China Airlines' new twin-aisle jet at the Paris...
China Airlines announces order for eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Paris Air Show
Airline exercises options for eight 787-9s to add flexibility to their regional route network
Boeing and China Airlines today finalised an order for eight 787-9...
China Airlines finalises order for six Boeing 777 freighters
China Airlines finalised its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters to modernize its cargo fleet. The carrier, which currently operates one of...