China Airlines Places $11.9 Billion Order for Boeing and Airbus Jets

The Taiwanese carrier's purchase includes Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 aircraft as part of its long-haul fleet renewal.

China Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 777-9s, 10 Airbus A350-1000s, and 4 Boeing 777-8 freighters in a deal valued at $11.9 billion at list prices.
Deliveries of the newly ordered aircraft are set to begin in 2029 as the airline modernizes its aging fleet and plans for future growth.
This marks the first time China Airlines has added the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 variants to its fleet, which currently includes older Boeing 777 models and Airbus A350-900s.
Boeing's long-delayed 777X program, critical to the company's recovery, faces ongoing certification challenges and is now expected to enter service in 2026.
The deal reflects a balanced approach by China Airlines, maintaining a diverse fleet with both Boeing and Airbus planes to meet its operational needs.