Simple Flying - China Airlines

5 Things You Didn't Know About Taiwanese Flag Carrier China Airlines

Justin Surette — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:30:26 GMT

Unless you are deeply involved with or interested in the aviation industry, or have traveled to and from the island of Taiwan before, you may not have even heard of China Airlines. Outside of Asia, it’s possible to see the carrier’s aircraft at specific key hubs with its aesthetic pink plum blossom livery representing Taiwan’s national flower. Whether because of political tension in recent years or due to the microchip industry, more people have come to know about Taiwan in the last few years (and fewer are still confusing it with “Thailand”...). But how much do you know about the flag carrier of this Pacific island?

24 Years Ago: China Airlines Flight 642 Crashes In Hong Kong

Sumit Singh — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 14:15:24 GMT

Next week marks 24 years since China Airlines flight 642 crashed while attempting to land in Hong Kong. The flight, which was operated by a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 trijet, had originated in Bangkok and was on its way to Taiwan. Here is a look at how the accident, which was the first at Hong Kong's new airport, unfolded.

Philippine Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement With China Airlines

Joshua Kupietzky — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:21 GMT

China Airlines and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have strengthened their existing codeshare partnership. This updated partnership will include several new flight-shared destinations as the airlines look to take advantage of the robust post-COVID travel market between Taiwan and the Philippines.

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

James Pearson — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:24 GMT

Welcome to my 94th weekly routes newsletter! I've covered a few subjectively exciting routes that took off recently. Why not sign up and receive my newsletter in your email inbox every week?

China Airlines Passenger Complains About The Airline's Animal Treatment

Su Wu — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:45:19 GMT

A pet owner faced devastation and heartbreak when her beloved cat was left without food or water for an astonishing 35 hours due to a "human error."

Wow: China Airlines Gets 4,000 Applicants For Just 100 Cabin Crew Jobs

Charlotte Seet — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 03:00:19 GMT

Taiwan's aviation industry is blossoming again after China Airlines recently opened its cabin crew recruitment drive for the first time in three years to strengthen its workforce for future expansions. Although the airline only wants to hire 100 new flight attendants, the public's response has been overwhelming, as it received about 4,000 applications.

China Airlines Orders GEnx-1B For Boeing 787 Fleet

Channing Reid — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:21 GMT

Taiwan-based China Airlines will utilize the popular GEnx-1B engine manufactured by GE Aerospace to power its incoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The decision comes after the carrier placed an order for additional 787s at the Paris Airshow last week.

EVA Air vs China Airlines – Which Taiwanese Carrier Is Better?

Chris Loh — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:30:19 GMT

A number of East Asian countries each have two competing full-service airlines, including Japan, with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, and South Korea, with Korean Air and Asiana. Taiwan is also one such territory, home to both EVA Air and China Airlines. How do these two carriers compare in terms of route network, fleet, and inflight service?

ATR Bags Orders For 22 Aircraft Including All-Business Class Variant At Paris Air Show

Joanna Bailey — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:26:24 GMT

At a media briefing on day 2 of the Paris Air Show, turboprop manufacturer ATR revealed 22 firm orders for its latest generation aircraft alongside two options. Six ATR 72-600s were ordered by Taiwanese carrier Mandarin Airlines, two in an all-business configuration for Berjaya Air, three 72-600s for Azul plus two options, and 11 orders from undisclosed customers - eight for the 72-600 and three for the 42-600.

Boeing Logs First Paris Order As China Airlines Adds Eight 787 Dreamliners

Luke Bodell — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:13:00 GMT

Boeing has welcomed its first order at the 2023 Paris Air Show after China Airlines firmed up options for eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets. This takes the Taiwanese carrier to 24 Dreamliners on order - it has also converted six of these orders to the larger 787-10 variant.

Mandarin Airlines: The Taiwanese Regional Carrier That Used To Fly Boeing 747s

Justin Surette — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:30:18 GMT

In an era where most airlines are retiring (or have already retired) their 747s, it’s not uncommon to see the jumbo jet gracing the skies over Taiwan. Given TPE’s status as a critical cargo hub, you may have correctly guessed that most of them are freighters, whether from one of the various cargo companies such as Cargolux, or one of China Airlines’ many 747-400FSCDs.

California's Ontario International Airport Expects 1.8 Million Passengers This Summer Period

Alexander Mitchell — Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:19 GMT

According to current airline service schedules, Ontario International Airport (ONT) has reported an expected 1.8 million passengers to travel through the airport during the summer season this year (from Memorial Day to Labor Day).

China Airlines Exercises Options For Eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Luke Bodell — Thu, 11 May 2023 07:06:47 GMT

China Airlines has decided to firm up its option for eight more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, adding to the 16 jets it has already ordered. The Taiwan-based carrier says deliveries will take place between 2025 and 2028.

China Airlines Flight 140: The Story Of Japan's Second-Deadliest Aviation Accident

Jake Hardiman — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:31:17 GMT

Today marks 29 years since a large-scale disaster involving China Airlines flight 140. The crash occurred while the twin-aisle aircraft operating the international service was approaching Nagoya Airport in Japan, following a pilot error that inadvertently caused the autopilot to increase throttle power. Let's take a look back at how exactly the disaster unfolded, and the impact and aftermath of the crash.

China Airlines Offers 3-Star Michelin Cuisine From Taiwan's Le Palais

Michael Doran — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:05:16 GMT

Passengers who inhabit premium cabins, particularly in first-class, on long-haul flights expect the inflight dining experience also to be first-class. They want to eat what they want when they want it and are increasingly bored with whatever celebrity chef is trotted out as the airline's ambassador.

Taipei Taoyuan International Airport: A Terminal Guide

Justin Surette — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:01:17 GMT

Located 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Taipei is the largest airport in Taiwan, Taoyuan International Airport. And now that recovery is underway following the lift of restrictions last October, TPE is starting to come alive again. And except for the domestic island hops or regional flights out of one of the smaller airports dotting Taiwan, air traffic flows through Taoyuan. For readers planning a trip from, to, or through TPE, here is a quick guide to one of Asia’s most prominent airports.

Review: Is Premium Economy Worth The Upgrade On Cathay Pacific's Regional Routes?

Justin Hayward — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:30:16 GMT

Premium economy is a regular offering on many routes with full-service airlines in Asia these days. A number of airlines utilize widebody aircraft on both long-haul and short-haul routes, and selling the premium economy cabin on shorter routes is increasingly common. Simple Flying’s Justin Hayward tried out the Cathay Pacific premium economy cabin on the A350 on a relatively short flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong, and was impressed.

Qantas Expands China Airlines Reward Flights And Extends COVID Credits

Michael Doran — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:17 GMT

Yesterday and today, Australia's national airline Qantas has announced good news for its 14.7 million loyal frequent flyers. Yesterday Qantas announced it was expanding its partnership with Taiwan's China Airlines, and today is giving customers an extra year to use their COVID credits.

Taiwanese Airlines Report Strong February Revenues

Charlotte Seet — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:45:17 GMT

After last year's recovery efforts proved challenging amidst the pandemic border restrictions, this year's recovery path seems brighter for three of Taiwan's most significant international airlines, flag carrier China Airlines, EVA Air, and startup Starlux Airlines. Following a successful January, all three carriers posted improved sales figures for February.

China Airlines Brings The Japanese Banquet To The Skies

Michael Doran — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:45:16 GMT

Starting on Sunday, China Airlines is bringing one of Japan's most famous restaurants to its premium business and business class passengers on flagship routes between Taiwan and Japan.

China Airlines Dedicates Eight Boeing 777F To Transport Kiwi Delicacies To Taipei

Aaron Bailey — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:00:16 GMT

China Airlines Boeing 777 freighters will be headed for Christchurch International Airport (CHC), New Zealand, this month, with eight scheduled freight services to the garden city. The flights will directly transport over 800,000kgs (1,763,000 pounds) of high-value exports such as live oysters, lobsters, chilled salmon, and fresh cherries into the Asian market. General cargo will fill the remainder of the plane.

China Airlines Flight 358: The Boeing 747 That Suffered A Double Engine Separation

Mark Finlay — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 18:25:17 GMT

31 years ago this week, on December 29, 1991, China Airlines Flight 358 crashed shortly after taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), killing all five crew members. The aircraft involved in the accident was an 11-year-old Boeing 747-2R7F/SCD freighter with the registration. B-198.Originally built for Luxembourg cargo airline Cargolux, China Airlines acquired the aircraft in June 1985. Since its delivery to Cargolux, the aircraft had a total of 45,868 flight hours and had just undergone its A-check maintenance earlier in the month of the crash.

China Airlines To Start 2023 With More Taipei-Brisbane-Auckland Flights

Michael Doran — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:05:15 GMT

As far as aviation is concerned, COVID-era border restrictions are essentially a thing of the past unless you live in Mainland China. Now that countries in the northeast of Asia, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, are again welcoming visitors and tourism, airlines from those countries are quickly spreading their wings, particularly to popular destinations in Australia.

China Airlines Launches A320neo To Cebu With Clean And Green Cuisine

Michael Doran — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:10:16 GMT

Last Friday, Taiwan-based carrier China Airlines expanded its reach into the Philippines by launching a new service to Cebu, the country's second-largest city. The airline uses its newest Airbus A321neo on the route, which will operate four times weekly.

SkyTeam's SkyPriority Program Turns 10 Today

Riley Pickett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:30:15 GMT

Ten years have passed since SkyTeam launched the SkyPriority program alliance-wide. The alliance has seen millions of passengers utilize the service since its launch in 2012. Throughout the past ten years, the program has grown and adapted to offer more customers an optimized air travel experience by adding additional levels of convenience to the airport navigation and transition process. The alliance foresees the program being successful for decades to come and plans to continue its growth and optimization.

China Airlines Flight 605: The Boeing 747-400's First Hull Loss

Dr. Omar Memon — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:01:15 GMT

China Airlines flew a scheduled daily service between Taipei (TPE) and Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport (HKG) using a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. A 747-400 jumbo-jet is a widebody aircraft with a typical capacity of 416 passengers in a three-class configuration and a range of 7,500 NM (14,000 km).

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

James Pearson — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:30:15 GMT

Welcome to my 61st weekly routes newsletter, which coincides with airlines in the Northern Hemisphere switching to winter schedules and those in the Southern Hemisphere changing to summer.I've covered a small selection of the hundreds that have taken off, with more from the change of seasons next week. Why not sign up and receive my newsletter in your email inbox every week?

China Airlines Unveils Stunning Pikachu Airbus A321neo And First Routes

Charlotte Seet — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:30:14 GMT

On September 28th, Taiwan's flagship carrier China Airlines finally revealed its 'Pikachu Jet CI,' featuring the first-ever Pokémon liveried aircraft in Taiwan. The uniquely adorable livery was painted on one of the airline's Airbus A321neo aircraft registered B-18101, which was also the first of the aircraft type delivered to the airline in November last year.

China Airlines Has Finalized Its 16 Aircraft Boeing 787 Order

Tom Boon — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:48:40 GMT

Taiwan's China Airlines has firmed its order for 16 Boeing 787-9 aircraft with options for another eight. The firmed-up order was announced by Boeing this afternoon and will allow the airline to cut CO2 emissions by up to 25%.

Taiwan Latest Asian Country To Reconnect And Ditch Quarantine Rules

Michael Doran — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:35:15 GMT

In the flurry of Asia's activity to reopen tourism, the Republic of China (Taiwan) has seen the light and hopped onboard the global aviation train. Late this week, it joined in similar announcements from Japan and Hong Kong, leaving just two Asian markets clinging to their closed border COVID policies, China and North Korea.

China Airlines Adds Flights To Thailand And The Philippines

Gaurav Joshi — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:31:49 GMT

China Airlines continues with its expansion in Southeast Asia by announcing new flights to Thailand and the Philippines. The carrier recently resumed flights to the popular holiday destination of Bali in Indonesia and expects the bounce back in tourism to support its two new flights in the region later this year.

China Airlines Resumes Flights To Bali 2 Years After Suspending The Route

Michael Doran — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:25:14 GMT

One of Southeast Asia's most popular tourism spots, the Indonesian island of Bali, has been devastated by the pandemic. Denied the hordes of Australians who usually flock there, the tourism industry has been in the doldrums for the last few years. Now, slowly, airlines are returning to the destination.

China Airlines To Replace Its Airbus A330s With 16 New Boeing 787s

Luke Bodell — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:47:58 GMT

China Airlines has announced it will purchase 16 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to replace its aging Airbus A330 fleet. The Taiwanese carrier also has the option for a further eight aircraft and expects deliveries to begin from 2025.

Scoot Launches Pokémon Air Adventures On The Pickachu 787

Michael Doran — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:30:14 GMT

Today, low-cost carrier Scoot has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to launch Pokémon Air Adventures flights, onboard the Pikachu Jet.

The Impact Of US-China Tensions On Taiwan Flights

Steven Walker — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:41:13 GMT

Airlines are being forced to cancel or reroute flights to Taipei in order to avoid airspace that has been closed to civilian traffic as a result of Chinese military exercises in the area.

Thrice Weekly From October: China Airlines Set To Significantly Increase New York JFK Presence

James Pearson — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:01:14 GMT

China Airlines has put on sale regular, scheduled flights from Taipei to New York JFK, starting this October. Don't misunderstand. The Taiwanese carrier has served JFK for decades and has had infrequent flights since the pandemic. After operating 1x monthly last year, it paused in September. Flights resumed last month, and it's currently served 2x monthly.

Good For EVA Air: Taiwan Reopens For Transit Passengers

Andrew Curran — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:15 GMT

Taiwan reopened to transit passengers on Wednesday, June 15. The North Asian country has also cut the quarantine time for travelers who wish the enter the country from seven to three days. It is welcome news for Taiwan's airports and the long-haul airlines that call Taiwan home - China Airlines and EVA Air. Before the pandemic, both did brisk business connecting long-haul passengers through Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.

Deadly Metal Fatigue: The Story Of China Airlines Flight 611

Daniel Wong — Sun, 22 May 2022 22:00:13 GMT

China Airlines 611 was a regular, scheduled flight between Taipei - Chiang Kai-shek International Airport (TPE) and Hong Kong - Chep Lap Kok International Airport (HKG). Operated by a Boeing 747-209B, the aircraft crashed into the Taiwan Strait, which separates the island of Taiwan from mainland China, due to metal fatigue in the fuselage. This accident killed all 225 people onboard the aircraft, including 206 passengers and 19 crew members.

China Airlines Operates Sustainable Flight To Singapore

Linnea Ahlgren — Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:13 GMT

A little healthy competition goes a long way when it comes to eco-friendliness. Airline alliance SkyTeam's Sustainable Flight Challenge commenced at the start of the month and is beginning to take off in earnest as members offer up their contributions to the three-award-category two-week contest. On Wednesday, Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines operated a flight from Taipei to Singapore, which it says featured up to 100 environmental and carbon reduction initiatives.

B-18715: China Airlines' Unluckiest 747 Freighter?

Chris Loh — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:14 GMT

Two diversions and one dramatic ground incident: Three events that unfortunately happened to a single Boeing 747-400F within the span of a month and a half, between mid-January and late February. For the last two months, this particular aircraft, registered B-18715, has remained on the ground- demonstrating that 2022 has not been a good year for this jumbo jet.

China Airlines Airbus A321neo Conducts Maiden Flight Between Taiwan & Hong Kong

Charlotte Seet — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:14 GMT

On March 27th, the all-new Airbus A321neo aircraft for China Airlines made its spectacular debut on its maiden flight from Taoyuan, Taiwan to Hong Kong. Upon receiving a water salute from the fire engines, flight CI 909 took off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 10:24 am. The flight is scheduled for two daily passenger or cargo-only return flights before the airline allows for the fleet to be progressively dispatched to other destinations.

Revealed: The Top Boeing 747 Airlines Of The 2010s

Tom Boon — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:30:05 GMT

The Boeing 747, or the Queen of the Skies as the type is affectionately known, has become an icon of the aviation industry over the last half a century. Despite being much loved by passengers, the inferior economics of four engines has meant that most remaining passenger operators have bid the type farewell.

February’s First Flights: Which Ones Opened The Month?

James Pearson — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:46 GMT

The arrival of February was greeted with 38 departures worldwide by 00:05. The first of the month was Los Angeles to Dallas, scheduled to leave at 00:02. My personal favorite was Dash-8-Q400 operator Qazaq Air, flying in the small hours back to Kazakhstan.

Oops: China Airlines 747 Engine Suffers Damage In Baggage Cart Collision

Daniel Martínez Garbuno — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 03:30:06 GMT

A China Airlines Boeing 747-400F sustained damage to its engine number 2 following a crash into a baggage cart while taxiing Friday morning at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, there were no injuries related to the incident that happened around 06:30.

China Airlines Boeing 747-400F Returns To Taipei With Engine Issues

Chris Loh — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:47 GMT

On January 16th, a China Airlines Boeing 747-400F departing Taipei for Anchorage experienced engine issues during its climb. Emitting a series of bangs with streaks of flames, the aircraft's crew had to dump fuel and return to the origin airport. Let's take a closer look at this incident.

Inflight Connectivity On Chinese Airlines Grew Almost A Third In 2021

Joanna Bailey — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:35:44 GMT

Despite lagging behind the world in terms of inflight connectivity, the number of connected aircraft in China has increased by almost a third over the last year. 2021 ended with a total of 842 connected aircraft in the Chinese fleet, up 188 from the year before. Good progress indeed, but still a meager portion of the almost 4,000 commercial planes in the country.

China Airlines Brings Forward Some Boeing 747 Freighter Retirements

Tom Boon — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:00:40 GMT

China Airlines has today revealed that it had reduced the expected service life of 14 of its Boeing 747-400 freighters by a year. The airline also announced that the service life of three of its Airbus A330-300 aircraft would be cut by two years.

In Photos: China Airlines’ Smart New Airbus A321neo

Joanna Bailey — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:30:50 GMT

China Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 25 A321neos set to arrive at the airline. With up to seven hours of flying time available on these aircraft, China Airlines is keen to ensure passengers have a great experience onboard. Working with JPA Design, the airline has undertaken a complete nose-to-tail refresh of the cabin.

Lie-Flat Narrowbody Comfort: China Airlines Reveals A321neo Cabin

Mark Finlay — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:30:00 GMT

Taiwan's China Airlines has become the latest carrier to introduce flatbed business class seats on narrowbody jets. The state-owned carrier said today that it had taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo at a ceremony in Hamburg.

Two Years Ago The B747-400 Operated 123 Flights In A Single Day

James Pearson — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:31 GMT

There are only a handful of passenger B747-400 flights today with Lufthansa and Russian charter carrier Rossiya. But things were very different two years ago when 13 airlines used the quadjet with 123 takeoffs and landings combined. British Airways alone had four in ten flights.

The Story Of Tijuana's Abandoned "Global Peace" Boeing 747

Daniel Martínez Garbuno — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:30:10 GMT

Outside of Tijuana’s International Airport (TIJ), there’s a parked and abandoned Boeing 747SP, registration N4522V, with a fascinating story. While one may see several ‘Queens of the Skies’ stored at places like Victorville, TIJ is not used as a place of long-term storage. So, why is it there? What’s its history? Let’s investigate further.

Hong Kong To Taipei: The World's Most Exciting Route?

James Pearson — Fri, 28 May 2021 18:00:58 GMT

Could Hong Kong to Taipei be one of the world's most exciting routes, at least historically? In the past decade, it often had 30+ daily passenger departures from each end, with large numbers of widebodies used. This is despite being just 501 miles and having a flight time of about 90 minutes. On one day in May 2012, there were 42 departures – 95% by widebodies.

Why Does China Airlines Have A Co-Branded Boeing 777?

Chris Loh — Sat, 08 May 2021 12:00:34 GMT

May 2016 saw the delivery of the world's first "co-branded 777." The Boeing 777-300ER, largely painted in Boeing's house livery, was delivered to Taiwan's China Airlines at a special ceremony in Everett. To this day, it appears that the aircraft registered as B-18007, has retained this special livery, with China Airlines' "Red Plum Blossom" tailfin. But what was the reason for this rare paint job?

The Top Boeing 747 Operators Of The Past Decade

James Pearson — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:00:48 GMT

As the decline of the passenger Boeing 747 continues, the type's place in aviation history is guaranteed. The B747-400 was wildly the most successful variant in recent years, especially with BA, Lufthansa, and China Airlines. But the B747-8 has now become the leading type – for the first time.

China Airlines Flies Thousands Of Bees To Vancouver

Chris Loh — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:00:48 GMT

On the evening of April 8th, one of China Airlines' A350-900s arrived in Vancouver from Taipei carrying thousands of bees. The shipment of bees, originating in Australia, will be released at various locations across the province of British Columbia to pollinate fruit trees.

China Airlines Postpones Boeing 747-400 Farewell

Tom Boon — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:48:58 GMT

China Airlines has postponed its special Boeing 747-400 farewell flight. Due to take place on Saturday, the flight has been delayed, with a rescheduled date yet to be announced by the airline. The airline attributed the delay to 'the current domestic epidemic situation'.

China Airlines Investigates As Pilot Leaves Quarantine To Play Golf

Mark Finlay — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00:26 GMT

Today, China Airlines announced that it would take strong action against a co-pilot who violated the company COVID-19 rules by going out to play a round of golf. The airline says that the pilot is currently under investigation. If the investigation proves that he did break the quarantine rules, he could be suspended or even possibly terminated.

China Airlines Plans Special Goodbye For Last Passenger 747-400 Built

Tom Boon — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:15:50 GMT

China Airlines is planning a special goodbye for the Boeing 747-400, which is being retired from its fleet early this year. The airline will operate a special farewell flight with one of its 747-400s, which also happens to be the last passenger -400 to have been built by Boeing.

China Airlines And EVA Air Post Profits Amid Ongoing Crisis

Pranjal Pande — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:10:00 GMT

Taiwan's two biggest carriers, China Airlines and EVA Air, both posted operating profits in Q2 this year. The profits come despite steep drops in revenue and passenger flights, offset by massive cargo growth. With these results, China Airlines and EVA Air join their South Korean counterparts as the few airlines turning a profit in 2020.

China Airlines Boeing 747 Suffers Burst Tire Departing Taipei

Chris Loh — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:30:35 GMT

On August 29th, a China Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter suffered a burst tire when taking off from Taipei on a flight to Los Angeles. Once in the air, the aircraft was informed that tire debris was found on their departure runway. It was requested to return to Taipei for a low-approach visual inspection. It was then confirmed that the jumbo jet had indeed experienced a burst tire.

US Paves The Way For Chinese Carriers To Double Flights

Linnea Ahlgren — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:26:55 GMT

On Tuesday, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) said that it would allow the four Chinese carriers currently operating flights to the United States to double flights from four to eight weekly. This is a far cry from the 100 weekly flights the bilateral aviation agreement between the two allows for. Still, it's a step in the right direction.

Taiwan's China Airlines To Get Renamed

Mark Finlay — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:30:48 GMT

It may have been a long time coming, but the Taiwanese parliament has today passed a bill to rebrand the islands' largest airline to avoid confusion with mainland carriers. For decades, China Airlines (CAL) has frequently been confused with Air China, leading to calls to rename the county's national flag carrier to make it sound more Taiwanese.

A China Airlines Airbus A330 Lost Primary Computers After Landing

Chris Loh — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:00:37 GMT

On June 14th, a China Airlines Airbus A330-300 experienced the failure of several systems as it touched down at Taipei Songshan Airport. With the aircraft's primary flight computers, thrust reverser, and autobrake systems non-responsive, the crew applied manual braking, stopping just 10 meters before the end of the runway.

China Airlines' Newest A330 Route Doesn't Leave The Airport

Joanna Bailey — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:52:23 GMT

With global travel bans making it difficult for travelers to satisfy their wanderlust, one Asian airline has come up with a novel solution. Taiwanese China Airlines, in partnership with Taipeiâ€™s Songshan Airport, has laid on a flight on its Airbus A330 for travel-hungry locals, with just one small catch â€“ it doesnâ€™t leave the airport.

China Airlines Looks To Sell Airbus A350s For Leaseback

Mark Finlay — Tue, 26 May 2020 11:30:05 GMT

Taiwanese national flag carrier China Airlines is looking to sell two Airbus A350-900s for leaseback. The news out today comes after the Taipei Taoyuan International Airport-headquartered airline agreed to sell and leaseback five Airbus A330-300s earlier in May.

Petition Launched To Change China Airlines' Name Amid Virus Crisis

Nicholas Cummins — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:00:02 GMT

A petition has been launched to change China Airlines to Taiwan Airlines, as confusion over the name of the airline has resulted in unnecessary coronavirus bans throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Coronavirus Leads China Airlines To Suspend Inflight Service

Mark Finlay — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:32:16 GMT

In an attempt to combat the spread of coronavirus, China Airlines and its affiliates, Tigerair Taiwan and Mandarin Airlines will no longer offer inflight services on flights to Hong Kong and Macau.

China Airlines A350 Economy Class Review: Sydney To Taipei

Joachim Cohen — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:45:11 GMT

Unless you are onboard Qantas’ highly successful Perth to London flight, heading to or from Australia to Europe involves a stopover. With a plethora of Middle Eastern and Asian carriers, as well as British Airways and Qantas, competition is fierce. A left-field option is traveling with Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines, so is it an experience to forget or remember?