SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and China Airlines today announced the Taiwan flag carrier has ordered four 777
Freighters, adding to its extensive fleet of Boeing airplanes.
Valued at $1.4 billion at list
prices, the order will enable the airline to capture new market
opportunities as global air cargo demand continues to grow.
"The 777 Freighter has played a critical role in our efforts to
maintain profitability during the pandemic, and these additional
airplanes will be an integral part of our long-term growth
strategy," said China Airlines Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien. "We are excited to add more 777
Freighters due to their operational efficiency and reliability. Our
fleet modernization program will enable us to deliver added value
to our customers, especially as the global supply chain continues
to evolve."
The 777 Freighter is the world's largest, most capable
twin-engine Freighter. It has a range of 4,970 nautical miles
(9,200 km) with a maximum revenue payload of 102 tonnes (224,900
lbs), while contributing to a 17% reduction in fuel use and
CO2 emissions per tonne compared to prior generation
airplanes. In addition, the 777F will allow China Airlines to make
fewer stops on long-haul routes, further reducing associated
landing fees and resulting in the lowest trip cost of any large
freighter.
"We are thrilled that China Airlines has again selected the 777
Freighter to serve as the backbone of its world-class air cargo
fleet," said Ihssane Mounir, senior
vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "The
market-leading capabilities of the 777 Freighter provide added
capacity, improved efficiency and greater value to China Airlines'
customers, enabling the carrier to meet air cargo demand and
position itself for long-term growth."
In 2021, China Airlines' air cargo revenue was up 186% above the
pre-pandemic year of 2019, which nearly balanced out a 96% drop in
passenger revenue. Last year China Airlines Cargo recorded the best
year in its history – over TWD 100
billion (USD $3.6 billion) in
revenue – by leveraging its existing all-Boeing fleet of (18)
747-400 Freighters and (3) 777 Freighters. With (3) 777 Freighters
already on order, China Airlines' 777 Freighter is the perfect
complement to the airline's existing 747-400 Freighter fleet,
seamlessly accommodating the 3-meter (10-foot) tall pallets and
maximizing flexibility for its air cargo operations.
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