China Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777 Freighter

MIAMI – Today China Airlines (CI) took delivery of the first of six Boeing 777 Freighters that will boost its operations as demand for air cargo is high. The carrier expects to increase its cargo capacity by 15% in 2021.

The aircraft will be used on the Taipei-North America routes, as per the CI statement. The US is a key market with strong demand and escalating yields. Referring to the carrier’s cargo operations, CI Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien declared these have played a “critical” role in maintaining the airline’s profitability despite the drop in passenger traffic.

Beyond the pandemic crisis, Hsieh said the Boeing read more ⇒

Source:: “Airways Magazine”

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