Taiwan's flag carrier, China Airlines , has had its board approve up to 18 new aircraft, which will fuel the airline's ambitious international growth plan. As analysed by AeroTime , the order will include two passenger variants made up of the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777-9, alongside 777-8 and 777F freighters.

These new airplanes will replace older wilderbodies in the airline's passenger fleet, while also seeing the retirement of China Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighters . From its home at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), the airline has an extensive Asian network, with a number of long-haul services to Europe , Australia, and North America .

18 New Aircraft

Specifically, the order will include five additional Airbus A350-1000 and five Boeing 777-9 (

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