Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/05/08
By: Lee Hsin-Yin

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL), one of Taiwan’s two major carriers, said Wednesday it will acquire a fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft and Boeing 777 freighters for its passenger and cargo flights, respectively, in a bid to become more competitive amid rising fuel cost.

After assessing all the relevant aircraft features and considering the congestion at neighboring airports in Asia, CAL said, it has selected the Airbus A321neo as the optimum aircraft for its regional narrow-body flights.

Starting in 2021, the carrier said, it will deploy 14 leased A321neo aircraft on its long-haul and regional routes, which will allow better economics and operational efficiency.

The carrier said it will simultaneously place firm orders for 11 aircraft and options for five more.    [FULL  STORY]