China Airlines Finalizes 14 Boeing 777X Order, and More

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Boeing Secures Major 777X Win as China Airlines Orders Passenger and Freighter Models

Taiwan's China Airlines has formally ordered 14 Boeing 777X jets, comprising 10 777-9 passenger aircraft and 4 777-8 freighters, with options for 9 additional planes.

The deal makes China Airlines the first Taiwanese carrier to order the next-generation 777X and joins a select group of airlines ordering both passenger and freighter variants of the advanced widebody aircraft.

Key Points

• Order valued as part of an $11.85 billion fleet renewal plan announced in December 2024 that also includes 10 Airbus A350-1000s

• The 777-9 will be configured for 426 passengers in two classes, offering 20% lower fuel consumption and emissions than previous models

• The 777-8 Freighter provides 747-sized payload capacity (118 tonnes) with 30% better fuel efficiency and a 60% smaller noise footprint

• Options secured for 5 additional 777-9s and 4 more 777-8 Freighters beyond the firm order

• Deliveries expected to begin in 2029, with the order originally booked anonymously in March 2025

Boeing's 777X program now has over 520 orders globally, though FAA certification for the 777-9 is expected by late 2025 or early 2026

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