China Airlines is selling four of its Boeing 747-400 freighters – two of which will be acquired by Cargolux – as the carrier modernises its freighter operations with new Boeing and Airbus types, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
In a stock exchange announcement, the carrier announced it had approved a plan to acquire up to 18 Airbus and Boeing passenger and freighter aircraft and dispose of the four 747-400Fs.
The announcement disclosed that the airline will purchase five Airbus A350-1000s and five Boeing 777-9s, plus four 777-8Fs and two 777Fs. Air Cargo News has enquired whether the four 777-8Fs are the ones announced earlier this year, or in addition to those aircraft.
It is considering introducing a further two 777Fs to “replace ageing aircraft and improve operational efficiency”.
At present, China Airlines’ freighter fleet consists of eight 747-400Fs and 10 777Fs, according to its website.
As part of its divestment plans, the Taiwanese airline said the other two 747-400Fs are “still under commercial negotiation” and transaction terms have yet to be finalised.
The airline revealed last year that it was selling a batch of five 747-400Fs to Air Atlanta Icelandic and Asiana Airlines.
