China Airlines takes delivery of Special-Livery 747-400

China Airlines today took delivery of a unique Boeing 747-400 featuring a distinctive blended paint design and the Boeing Signature Interior.

The exterior of China Airlines' 14th 747-400 combines the airline's plum blossom tail image with Boeing's new blue commercial airplane livery. The award-winning interior is designed to make passengers as comfortable as possible on intercontinental flights. The cabin features ambient lighting and larger overhead stowage bins that open downward for convenient loading. It also has a high ceiling that provides passengers a more roomier, open environment.

"The 747 has greatly contributed to the expansion of China Airlines' services to its passengers," said Chiang Yao-Chung, chairman, China Airlines. "With the 747-400's proven performance and continued excellence, our passengers will experience an increasingly enjoyable and comfortable flight, with optimal operational efficiency and reliability."

"In expanding its intercontinental operation, we are pleased that China Airlines has standardized its long-haul fleet with the Boeing 747-400," said Larry Dickenson, senior vice president -- Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We at Boeing are thrilled to continue as China Airlines' partner and look forward to our long future together."

The airplane delivered today replaces a 747 that China Airlines sold back to Boeing for use as the second of three Large Cargo Freighters (LCF). The LCF will be used to transport major assemblies for the Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner from suppliers worldwide to the Boeing plant in Everett, Wash., where the Dreamliner will be built.

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it looks really nice

beautiful

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A340-300 7架

A330-300 3架

A300-600R 10架

B747-400 15架

B737-800 12架

B747-400F 15架

MD-11F 1架 [ just sold out to Federal Express ]

China Airlines takes air safety to new levels
TURNAROUND: From being an airliner with a safety record that scared away customers, China Airlines has turned the corner and is now getting international praise
By Jessie Ho
20 December 2004
Taipei Times

Hearing flight crews talking about aviation safety sounds like a cliche. But it is undeniable that no one cares about safety issues more than they do -- because they make a living out of doing so.

Dean Young , chief pilot of China Airlines' Boeing 747-400 fleet with over 500 pilots under his command, is even more qualified to address the matter as he is, after all, an employee and not an airline manager who might be preoccupied with cost-effectiveness.

The 53-year-old aviation veteran retired from the Taiwan Air Force in 1990 before serving as chief pilot of the Airbus 320 fleet at Transasia Airways Corp . A few years later, he moved to French aircraft maker Airbus SAS as a check pilot. In that capacity, he helped airlines set up standards on flight operations and pilot training.

With piloting experience of about 15,000 flight hours, Young joined China Airlines in 2000 and has since then been helping to monitor the airline's efforts to guarantee flight safety.

"As people know, China Airlines employs a considerable number of retired military pilots, and it is very important to enhance their knowledge, language skills and discipline," Young told the Taipei Times after piloting a new Boeing 747-400 jet from Seattle to Taipei on Dec. 9.

Over the past 45 years, China Airlines has given people a two-sided impression -- a symbol with the beautiful national flower painted on the tails of its airplanes, but also a poor safety record.

The carrier began to standardize and reform its flight procedures, the first step to improve flight safety, in 2000. In addition, the company has spent huge amounts on recruiting new blood and has adopted strict standards in training recruits, Young said.

In recent years, China Airlines has recruited outstanding pilots from well-known and reputable international airlines, such as Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and Belgian carrier Sabena Airlines. Foreign pilots currently account for about one-fourth of China Airlines' pilot personnel.

The airline has also spent large amounts on training cadet pilots since 1988.

It trains its pilots according to BAE Systems Flight Training, developed by an Australian flying school based in Adelaide, that provides the world's finest pilot training. The company upholds a stringent screening process that ensures the qualification of pilots.

But passing the entrance examination does not mean a pilot is secure in his job at China Airlines forever. Pilots in the company are tested every three months in a flight simulator and their handling of nonscheduled raids situations are also monitored, according to Young.

In the tests, besides standardized flight procedure, the pilots are given various emergency situations to overcome. An example of this is how to successfully land an aircraft when parts of the plane malfunction in bad weather, he said.

Pilots failing to pass the tests are required to enhance their skills until they can handle all kinds of critical situations without endangering a single life on board, he said.

Discipline is also an important issue to the carrier.

In October last year, China Airlines sacked a pilot who was found to be intoxicated shortly before a flight in the US. The airline meted out the most severe penalty to the pilot after tests showed he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.087 percent, more than twice the legal level of 0.04 percent, shortly ahead of his scheduled flight from Anchorage to New York on Sept. 25.

Pilots are prohibited from drinking any alcohol in the 12 hours before performing their duties, Young said.

If they break the rule, their assignment will be cancelled immediately, and, in the worst cases, they may also lose their jobs. While in the air, the pilot crew's performance is also recorded by a system that monitors any improper operations conduct during the flight, he said.

China Airlines' efforts have started to pay off.

In June this year, the carrier won the "Best Overall Airlines" and "Best Cargo Airlines" categories in the 2003 Skyliners Awards made by Manchester Airport. With no accident being reported since a crash on May 25, 2002, the airline received a rebate from its insurance company, which also lowered the company's premium for next year by 30 percent.

In terms of business, the carrier raised its pre-tax income forecast for the year to NT$4.05 billion, a 29 percent increase from the previous estimate of NT$3.15 billion. With more routes to be launched next year, China Airlines is looking forward to seeing its revenue grow by 5 percent in the passenger division, and registering double-digit growth in cargo next year.

"We don't know how long it will take to restore people's confidence in us, but we will keep improving flight safety. We can't afford to let the tiniest mistake destroy our hard-won achievements," Young said.

Korean Airlines also had a bad safety record a few years ago, but it seems to be doing better over the past decade.

December 16, 2004, Taipei, Taiwan – Today, China Airlines celebrates its 45th anniversary, and it has incorporated a “New Horizon” theme in honor of the occasion. The airline has much to celebrate: after a fruitful year of operations, CAL is expected to achieve NT$ 93.5 billion in annual revenue and NT$ 4.05 billion in pre-tax profit. In 2004, China Airlines successfully inaugurated 5 passenger and cargo destinations, introduced 7 new aircraft, and successfully hosted the Assembly of Presidents for the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

The 45th anniversary celebration ceremony was held in the three-bay hangar at CKS International Airport. Dr. Yao-Chung Chiang, Chairman of China Airlines said at the ceremony that China Airlines is confident to fulfill its commitment in providing safe, convenient, comfortable and reliable service to its customers. He also mentioned that the 45 anniversary symbolized a start for China Airlines to climb a new height.

China Airlines continued its fleet rejuvenation program in 2004. A total of three A330-300 and two B747-400 passenger jets as well as two B747-400 freighters were introduced. The A330-300 fleet will fully replace the A300-600R fleet by 2007. By the end of 2004, China Airlines will operate a fleet of 63 modern aircraft with an average age of 5.8 years, one of the youngest fleets in the world.

Although the operating environment in 2005 will be filled with challenges, President Philip Wei maintains his confident outlook. “China Airlines will continue to introduce new aircraft to increase capacity and will inaugurate new route and increase flight frequencies in 2005,” said President Wei. “We will aggressively plan our 2005 goal to challenge the annual revenue of NT$ 100 billion target. New products and services will also be provided to generate more income.”

China Airlines achieved many milestones in 2004. These include introducing the first B747-400 with special livery and Boeing’s Signature Interior, inaugurating new passenger services to Hiroshima, Seattle and Houston and cargo services to Milan and Prague, and expanding cooperation with Delta Air Lines by adding a two-way code share on Pacific routes. In addition, CAL introduced its AVOD (Audio-visual on Demand) entertainment system and launched Dynasty Supreme Class in 2004. In 2005, CAL will extend its service to Terminal 2 of CKS International Airport and introduce advanced Connexion by Boeing system for inflight Internet connection.

CAL also undertook many charity acts to fulfill its corporate citizenship responsibilities. These include sponsoring cultural exhibitions, shipping relief materials to Iran after the earthquake, transporting the Paralympic team and successfully hosting the AAPA president’s assembly.

December 13, 2004, Taipei, Taiwan – After introducing two Boeing 747-400 passenger jets and one Airbus 330-300 jet in December, China Airlines will increase flight frequencies to Seattle, Houston and Rome, and change to larger aircraft types on several routes, at the beginning of 2005.

The CI 016/015 Taipei-Seattle-Houston route, which was inaugurated just 6 months ago, will be increased from 3 flights to 4 flights per week. The CI 067/068 Taipei-Bangkok-Rome route, with 3 weekly flights, will be increased to 4 weekly flights.

The 276-seat A340-300 aircraft now serving CI 012/011, the Taipei-New York route, will be switched to a B747-400 with 397 seats, an increase in seat capacity of 44%. The thrice-weekly CI 181/182 Taipei-Delhi route will use an A340-300.

　

China Airlines currently flies to 48 passenger and cargo destinations in 22 nations. By the end of 2004, China Airlines will operate a fleet of 63 modern aircraft, including 47 passenger jets and 16 freighters. The average age of its fleet will be just 5.8 years.

Taiwan's leading carrier China Airlines (CAL) denied reports that it has chosen Europe's Airbus over US-based Boeing for an order of 10 long-range jets.

"CAL denies reports speculating that it is going to order Airbus A340-600 jets," a company statement said.

"CAL continues to evaluate various aircraft models available in the market and has not made any decision on the model or quantity. There is no timetable and no preference," the airline said.

The Economic Daily News reported that the airliner was looking at Airbus A340-600 long-range passenger jets for an estimated 1.8 billion US dollar purchase of 10 aircraft.

The newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying that the new Airbus jets would replace nine Boeing 747-400 aircraft in CAL's fleet.

The report also said that Boeing had not given up on the huge order and another tug-of-war between the US aircraft maker and its European rival may be brewing in Taiwan.

In 1999 and 2002, Airbus and Boeing competed fiercely for multi-billion dollar orders from CAL which sparked a trans-Atlantic political tussle between Europe and the US.

China Airlines concluded the deals each time by placing orders with both groups.

The carrier has said it plans to expand its current fleet of 63 aircraft to 67 by the end of 2005.

CI Check-in counters and service by which fly for US, Japan, Australia and Canada, will be moving to Terminal 2 effective on Jan 21, 2005

Another route are remain unchanged in serving at Termianal 1 ( Europe and Asia )



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01-12-05 06:41 AM EST

TAIPEI (Dow Jones]--Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd. (2610.TW) said late Wednesday it forecasts its full-year 2005 pretax profit will be NT$4.40 billion.

The 2005 estimate is 8.7% higher than China Airlines' 2004 pretax profit projection of NT$4.05 billion.

The company, Taiwan's largest commercial carrier, said in a statement it expects revenue for 2005 to be NT$105.56 billion, up 13% from its revenue forecast of NT$93.55 billion for the previous year.

In the first quarter alone, China Airlines said it expects a pretax profit of NT$934.3 million on projected revenue of NT$24.11 billion.

China Airlines plans to add 10 airplanes to its fleet in 2005, while it also has plans to sell some of its existing planes, according to the statement.

Inquiry into 1999 Hong Kong air crash to find pilot at fault

Pilot Error Blamed for 1999 China Airlines Crash

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Hong Kong investigators said today that pilot error caused a China Airlines plane to flip while landing in 1999, killing three people.

The final accident report by the Civil Aviation Department said the pilot failed to control the rate of the plane’s descent while the aircraft was landing in a severe storm.

“The cause of the accident was the commander’s inability to arrest the high rate of descent,” the report said.




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The new 777 interior on the 747 makes it look much more modern.

January 21, 2005, Taipei, Taiwan ¡V China Airlines and the Civil Aeronautics Administration held an inauguration ceremony today, celebrating the new services from the North Departure Hall of CKS Airport¡¦s terminal 2. China Airlines also launched the second VIP lounge in the new facility. Minister Lin Lin-san of the Ministry of Transportation and Communication attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony jointly with the Chairman and the President of China Airlines. Flight CI018 from Taipei to Tokyo and Honolulu on January 21 was the inaugural flight for CAL¡¦s service in Terminal 2.

Beginning today, China Airlines flights to and from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Guam were relocated to Terminal 2, with check-in service available in areas 3A and 3B, and 4A. China Airlines is the first airline to provide services at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at CKS Airport. Following the move, there will be an average of 30 CAL flights each day using Terminal 2, representing about 30% of CAL¡¦s total flights at CKS Airport. With these flights moving to Terminal 2, China Airlines passengers are now able to enjoy more space at both terminals.

¡§In response to the rapid growth of air traffic in the Asia Pacific region, the government has built the North Departure Hall in Terminal 2,¡¨ said Dr. Yao-Chung Chiang, Chairman of China Airlines. ¡§The action of China Airlines moving its US, Canada, Australia and Japan services to Terminal 2 will not only increase traffic in Terminal 2, but will also balance the development of both terminals.¡¨

Terminal 2 is designed to accommodate 17 million passengers each year, but so far it only handles 4 million. However, Terminal 1 now handles more than 12 million passengers annually, surpassing its capacity. Before today¡¦s move, China Airlines operated more than 100 flights to and from CKS Terminal 1 each day, and carried more than 24,000 passengers daily from Terminal 1. The relocation of a portion of CAL¡¦s services will reduce congestion at Terminal 1.

China Airlines inaugurated a second VIP lounge at CKS Airport, when it began service at Terminal 2. The spacious, 10,000 square-meter lounge features the same modern design as CAL¡¦s VIP Lounge in Terminal 1. Guests to the lounge will enjoy a beverage and snack bar, plus a noodle bar, business area, shower rooms, wireless broadband, personal computers with Internet access and eight 42 inch plasma TVs, along with the same fine service available at CAL¡¦s Terminal 1 lounge. The new VIP lounge at Terminal 2 can comfortably accommodate 57 guests in the First Class area, and 176 in the Dynasty Class area and open between 6:00 and 22:30.

China Airlines has launched a series of advertising campaigns to raise public awareness of the new Terminal 2 service. China Airlines will also provide assistance to those passengers who may not arrive at the correct terminal for departure. In early January, China Airlines invited selected guests to join a ¡§dry run¡¨ for its counters and facilities in Terminal 2, which was a valuable experience in streamlining operations and increasing efficiency ahead of the formal launch.http://www.china-airlines.com/en/newsen/images/sb0121a.jpg

华航机尾上的是什么花？

哈哈

當然是咱們的國花

梅花 [紅梅]

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^^

晕。。还以为是樱花。。台湾也有樱花吧。。

really nice painting

CI 581 was landing to PRC's Capital this afternoon since 1949 of which providing to charter service between Chinese New Year period for Taiwanese businessmen back home

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CI 581 was landing to PRC's Capital this afternoon since 1949 of which providing to charter service between Chinese New Year period for Taiwanese businessmen back home

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Didn't CI's plane land in Shanghai Pu Dong in 2003?

What event on that year????? that not yet remembering

If so, it would be as critical situation landing ;)

no it's chinese new year charterd flight service..the first ever between ROC and PRC..it was back in 2003..but only Taiwanese carriers were involved and they had to make a stopoever at Hong Kong...but CI did land in Shanghai Pu Dong...(i am not sure whether EVA was involved).

^^

晕。。还以为是樱花。。台湾也有樱花吧。。

We have Sakura too but most premiun is Taiwan Orchid ;)

no it's chinese new year charterd flight service..the first ever between ROC and PRC..it was back in 2003..but only Taiwanese carriers were involved and they had to make a stopoever at Hong Kong...but CI did land in Shanghai Pu Dong...(i am not sure whether EVA was involved).

Just check for archive the fist charter service was 2003 to Shanghai

But no mantioned which carrier to fly. More likely to CI as BR restricted to his political backgroud ;)

Just check for archive the fist charter service was 2003 to Shanghai

But no mantioned which carrier to fly. More likely to CI as BR restricted to his political backgroud ;)


haha i heard the EVA boss has good relations with DPP and Chen...but nowdays he's investing in Ningbo port so he's keep a distance from Chen...

BBC中文网驻台北特约记者 杨孟瑜：

台湾总统陈水扁又出国了，进行他上任以来第三次的外交出访。令人瞩目的是，阿扁搭的竟然是华航飞机！

别怪一般人要吃惊，华航在5月25日发生的那场空难，200多条人命葬身台湾海峡，令人记忆犹新，也勾起了社会大众对华航历年来高失事率的恐惧。没想到，6月初，总统府官员宣布阿扁出访行程，这趟总统专机，竟是由华航"雀屏中选"。

总统府当时还体贴的表示，希望不要因专机任务而影响到华航空难的善后工作。是啊，从那时到现在，华航空难的死难者遗体和飞机残骸仍在打捞中，善后工作仍在进行。还记得空难发生后，台湾很多要出国的人纷纷改订华航以外的班机，从寻常百姓到政治人物，不少人都说∶「不敢再搭华航了！」不过，也有民进党的立法委员对华航力挺到底，表示依然会搭华航客机出国，还用台湾话说这正可展现「台湾人的勇气」！

这名立法委员为显示自己不只是凭"勇气"而已，还强调，依他判断，出事之后，华航必会加倍小心，因此是「最安全的」。嗯，常有人说，「最危险的地方，往往就是最安全的地方」，难不成「最危险的时候，也是最安全的时候」？

不知道阿扁总统是否也是凭着如此勇气和判断，而决定选择华航，还是如外交部长简又新所说的，要鼓励「我们国家的航空公司」。简又新在华航空难发生后不久，被媒体追问出国是否会搭华航时，就是如此回答的，表示「华航也是需要鼓励的」。

那一阵子，台湾各媒体喜欢问一些大人物，你「搭不搭华航？」 而这样的问题，到了阿扁总统的外交出访上，又可以有另一种问法，就是「为什么不搭长荣？」因为阿扁总统以往两次外交之行，坐的都是长荣航空公司的专机，这次，舍长荣而搭华航，外界当然不能不佩服阿扁的大胆无畏，和对华航"雪中送炭"，鼓励有加。但，是否还有别的考量？

总统府官员的说法是，阿扁总统这次出访的四个非洲国家，各机场大小、条件不一，华航有飞机可以因应这些状况，而长荣则没有。

老实说，这些机场条件等航空专业因素，一般人不太了解，舆论感兴趣的倒是，这长荣和华航的势力消长，以及与阿扁关系的微妙变化。

话说这长荣航空所属的长荣集团，其负责人张荣发，台湾普遍知晓，此人是知名的"亲扁"人士，是数一数二的"挺扁"企业家，从阿扁还未当上总统之前，就关系匪浅。

长荣集团以海运起家，标着英文名字Evergreen的货轮，航行全球。而张荣发的影响力，该怎么说呢？举几个例子吧！其一，他捐助成立的「国策中心」，从李登辉时代起，就是台湾政府的重要智库(智囊单位)，到陈水扁上台，其中一任外交部长田弘茂，以及现任行政院发言人庄硕汉，都是出自「国策中心」的学者。

其二，长荣海运船队集结在巴拿马，长荣集团也在当地投资建设码头等重大设施，前一阵子，长荣有意要把发展重心移往欧洲，台湾舆论马上讨论，台湾与巴拿马的外交关系是否会因而生变？可见，长荣航运在维击台、巴关系上的"重要性"。

其三，还记得今年初，台湾那位只做了一个多月就下台的经济部长宗才怡吗？台湾媒体有一种说法，指宗才怡曾任华航总经理，华航是长荣航空的"宿敌"；加上宗才怡当了部长之后，又对长荣的海外发展"发言不当"，自然难逃被立法委员围剿炮轰，以致下台的命运。

凡此种种，可见张荣发与长荣集团，从外交到内政，对台湾的"份量"。

长荣集团从海上发展到空中，成立的长荣航空，也改变了长年以来华航在台湾"独大"的命运。华航有「中华」的名字和「梅花」的标志；而长荣航空，制服以绿色为主，正是民进党的代表颜色，机上菜色等设计也凸显台湾本土味。这两家航空公司，彷　也分别代表了台湾两种"派别"、两种"立场"。

可近年来状况有些不同了！长荣集团先是表示要投资厦门海沧港区，以及参与上海港投资案；然后，又宣布要将旗下半数船只改挂英国旗和义大利旗，以便"通向"大陆。甚至张荣发本人，一再呼吁台湾政府开放两岸三通的同时，还说出「台湾经济的未来，在大陆」。

接下来，张荣发又坚持辞去总统府资政一职。即使陈水扁再三邀请，发布出来的续任名单都有「张荣发」这三个大字了，他还是坚持不就。虽然张荣发说的理由是，因为世界海、空运市场竞争越来越激烈，他必须更专注于集团事业经营，无暇再任资政，但台湾舆论一般的解读是，长荣集团要前进大陆市场，张荣发势必要与阿扁保持"适当距离"。

还有人说，这是张荣发对阿扁迟迟不开放三通，困住企业界发展，表达不满。话说回来，阿扁可能也不满了，既然张荣发不给面子，这回阿扁出国去，就不坐长荣，改坐华航了。

还有近日台湾与香港续约的台港航约，原本外界以为「华航空难，长荣得利」，长荣会取得台港这条"黄金航线"的大部份航班，没想到台湾方面还是推出华航的子公司「华信」航空来瓜分，硬是没让长荣得利。

唉！如同牛马逐水草而居，企业总是要追逐最肥沃的市场，才能生存、壮大。长荣集团放眼大陆，自然得把政治放两边。像阿扁这次访问的四个非洲国家，台商大多感叹，当地几乎没什麽商机可言，叫企业界如何"追随"？

阿扁搭飞机，坐在「不是长荣」的专机上，可能有感而发了，最新传回来的报导是，阿扁在飞机上对随行记者说，北京方面一手拉拢台湾工商界，一手对台湾内部进行分化，他很担心台湾内部「敌我意识不明，走入中共陷阱」。

这话，说给谁人听呢？
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/chinese/china_news/newsid_2120000/21209361.stm

Structural Failure Blamed For 2002 China Air Crash
February 25, 2005

A structural failure that was not properly repaired was the most probable cause of the 2002 crash of a China Airlines 747 that killed all 225 people on board, Taiwan investigators said on Friday.

After a near 3 year long investigation, Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council (ASC) issued its final report on Friday on the Boeing 747-200 that disintegrated in mid-air and crashed into the sea near Taiwan's Penghu islands on May 25, 2002.

The 23 year old aircraft had been on its way to Hong Kong and the crash was the Taiwan carrier's fourth fatal accident since 1994.

"A continuous crack of at least 71 inches (180 cm) in length, a crack length considered long enough to cause structural separation of the fuselage, was present before the inflight break-up of the aircraft," said the ASC in the report.

"The ASC concludes that the inflight break-up of the CI611, as it approached its cruising altitude, was highly likely due to the structural failure in the aft lower lobe of the fuselage."

The ASC said the crack on the back half of the fuselage was caused in a tail strike incident in 1980, and China Airlines had failed to repair the crack in accordance with Boeing's maintenance procedures.

It said the strength of a fuselage would be compromised with a continuous crack of 58 inches or longer.

"From the report it's clear the aircraft was poorly repaired and maintained and the negligence took away 225 human lives," said Victor Huang, whose wife was one of the plane's 19 crew.

"They should take responsibility. We deserve justice," said Huang, one of 92 relatives who have refused to settle with China Airlines, which offered each victim TWD$14.2 million (USD$455,000) in compensation.

Investigators also found poor communications between China Airlines and Boeing about how to repair the damage after the 1980 incident, and urged Boeing to take a more pro-active approach in its field service.

Metal fatigue cracks that penetrated the skin of the aircraft -- as well as signs of metal corrosion -- had been covered by a patch called a "repair doubler", which was added as reinforcement to the plane after its tail struck a runway in Hong Kong.

China Airlines said the available information was not conclusive enough to determine the exact cause of the accident and disagreed with part of the official finding.

"Now it seems the repair work might not be thorough, but that was the practice of many companies at that time. We did follow Boeing's procedures," said Roger Han, a spokesman for China Airlines.

The ASC said its finding was based on data collected from 1,500 pieces of wreckage, or about 75 percent of the whole structure recovered.

Since 1997, the aging plane had had a total of 29 delayed or overdue inspections, which were supposed to prevent corrosion or deterioration of parts, the report said.

"The aircraft had been operated with unresolved safety deficiencies from November 1997 onward," the ASC said.

The China airlines crash spurred the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to require US airlines flying 747s to report if they had placed covers over repaired cracks or scratches on the underside of aircraft near the tail.

(Reuters)

Thursday March 3, 12:11 PM
Taiwan's China Air sees '05 passenger,cargo growth

TAIPEI, March 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan's China Airlines forecast on Thursday that 2005 passenger and cargo sales would rise from 2004 as traffic increases in the Asia-Pacific region and it adds new routes and flight frequencies. China Airlines, the island's largest carrier, said in a statement it expects passenger sales will grow by 12.7 percent year on year in 2005, while cargo sales will rise by 8.4 percent.

The firm attributed the rise to increasing passenger traffic in the region and the addition of new routes to South East Asia and Europe and increasing numbers of flights along routes to the United States, Europe and Asia. (US$1=T$30.9)

CAL, UNI AIRWAYS LAUNCH SCHEDULED TAIPEI-SEOUL FLIGHTS
Publish Date : 3/7/2005 2:25:00 PM
Source : Moneyplans.net Staff

Two Taiwan carriers -- China Airlines (CAL] (TAIEX:2610] and UNI Airways -- upgraded their regular daily charter flights to the South Korean capital of Seoul to scheduled flights Tuesday.

CAL, Taiwan's largest carrier, has operated one charter flight between Taipei and Seoul per day since late last year. A CAL spokesman said the airline will maintain its current one daily flight for the time being after changing from a charter basis to a scheduled one.

Nevertheless, the spokesman said, the airline will replace its B737-800 passenger plane on the Seoul route with the larger A300-600R plane to meet market demand.



From March 28, he added, the carrier will add an additional Taipei-Seoul flight on Mondays and Fridays.

Meanwhile, UNI Airways began to operate scheduled flights daily between the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung and Seoul from Tuesday. It plans to inaugurate scheduled flights between Kaohsiung and Jijou from March 29.

Taiwan suspended direct air links with South Korea Sept. 15, 1992, after Seoul switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in August of that year. Charter flights were resumed in 2003, and the two countries finally signed a new aviation agreement in late 2004 to resume normal direct air links.

The CAL spokesman said South Koreans made a total of 8 million overseas trips in 2004, with about 150,000 visiting Taiwan. Thanks in part to the growing popularity of South Korean TV soap operas, Taiwan citizens made 300,000 visits to South Korea last year.

Taiwan's China Airlines
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China Airlines' livery is one of the best :)

i like china airline's service quality and i hope to go on it in the future. it bothers me that the airline had so many crashes, i've also heard had the airline recruits retired jet fighters as their pilots...... i don't feel safe

because of the safety record.
i have never flown china airline and never will!

CAL, UNI AIRWAYS LAUNCH SCHEDULED TAIPEI-SEOUL FLIGHTS
Publish Date : 3/7/2005 2:25:00 PM
Source : Moneyplans.net Staff

Two Taiwan carriers -- China Airlines (CAL] (TAIEX:2610] and UNI Airways -- upgraded their regular daily charter flights to the South Korean capital of Seoul to scheduled flights Tuesday.

CAL, Taiwan's largest carrier, has operated one charter flight between Taipei and Seoul per day since late last year. A CAL spokesman said the airline will maintain its current one daily flight for the time being after changing from a charter basis to a scheduled one.

Nevertheless, the spokesman said, the airline will replace its B737-800 passenger plane on the Seoul route with the larger A300-600R plane to meet market demand.



From March 28, he added, the carrier will add an additional Taipei-Seoul flight on Mondays and Fridays.

Meanwhile, UNI Airways began to operate scheduled flights daily between the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung and Seoul from Tuesday. It plans to inaugurate scheduled flights between Kaohsiung and Jijou from March 29.

Taiwan suspended direct air links with South Korea Sept. 15, 1992, after Seoul switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in August of that year. Charter flights were resumed in 2003, and the two countries finally signed a new aviation agreement in late 2004 to resume normal direct air links.

The CAL spokesman said South Koreans made a total of 8 million overseas trips in 2004, with about 150,000 visiting Taiwan. Thanks in part to the growing popularity of South Korean TV soap operas, Taiwan citizens made 300,000 visits to South Korea last year.


It's good to see Taiwan airlines back in Seoul as a regular flight!

i like china airline's service quality and i hope to go on it in the future. it bothers me that the airline had so many crashes, i've also heard had the airline recruits retired jet fighters as their pilots...... i don't feel safe

aren't retired fighter jets pilots more experienced...

Commerical jet is totally apart from Fighter
Difference nature and training indeed though fair enough to expereince ;)

Pilot's character and characteristic are the most to determinate for such career is the must

true..but fighter jets pilots get WAY more flying hours?

Taiwan's China Airlines 747-400 & Dynamic Blue
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So beautiful!! :love:

Taiwan's China Airlines
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2005.03.24　 工商時報 /台北報導

華航貨運服務品質 全球第２名


擁有六十餘年歷史的全球貨運界權威雜誌「Air Cargo World」，本月份剛公佈的全球航空貨運卓越獎，中華航空公司在參與評比的近五十家家航空公司當中，榮獲全球排名第二，僅次於維京航空。

這個首次主辦的獎項，是由全球貨運承攬業者，根據各航空公司提供的四項服務指標，包括客戶服務、貨運整體表現、價值、資訊技術等分別給予一至五的分數評比，在一百分為平均值的評比中，華航及維京航空為唯一評比超過一百二十分的航空公司。

所謂客戶服務，意指航空公司處理貨物的彈性、解決問題的快速與適宜，以及具備專業知識的貨運員；貨運整體表現要求航空公司遵守承諾與契約協定、準時率等；資訊技術則指貨況追蹤系統、網路運用、e化電子商務能力等。透過全球貨運承攬業者的評比，華航在這四項中表現均超越平均值獲得高分，整體表現獲得全球第二名。

China Airlines to Launch Chiang Mai Passenger Service

March 7, 2005, Taipei, Taiwan ¡V China Airlines will inaugurate a new Taipei-Chiang Mai passenger service on March 29, with three flights per week, using a Boeing B737-800 jet. Chiang Mai will be CAL¡¦s third destination in Thailand after Bangkok and Phuket.

Chiang Mai-bound flight CI 649 will depart Taipei every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 and arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport at 11:55. The return flight, CI 650, will leave the same day at 12:55 from Chiang Mai, and arrive in Taipei at 17:55.

The Taipei-Chiang Mai service has been operated by Mandarin Airlines, a subsidiary of CAL, since December 1999. After the switch to China Airlines, the Chiang Mai route will be able to connect to the extensive network of China Airlines in Northeast Asia, Europe and North America and increase passenger sources. China Airlines will operate 49 passenger and cargo destinations after Chiang Mai¡¦s joining its route map.

Chiang Mai province is located in Northern Thailand, and has a population of 1.5 million people. Chiang Mai city is the largest city in Northern Thailand and the second largest in Thailand. The Thailand government has aggressively developed Chiang Mai into the country¡¦s second air transport hub, along with Bangkok.

As Chiang Mai is a popular destination for Taiwanese tourists, China Airlines will provide four Dynasty package tours to Chiang Mai and northern Thailand beginning in April, with prices starting at NT$ 12,900.

China Airlines Resumes Regular Seoul Passenger Service


March 1, 2005, Taipei, Taiwan ¡V China Airlines resumed its regular daily Taipei-Seoul passenger service on March 1. The 265-seat Airbus A300-600R jet is placed on new scheduled service. Seoul-bound flight CI162 departs Taipei at 12:55 and arrives in Seoul at 16:15. Return flight CI 163 leaves Seoul at 17:30 the same day, and arrives in Taipei at 19:20.

To provide superior service and better connections, CAL¡¦s Seoul service will increase from 7 flights to 9 flights per week when the summer schedule begins on March 28. The two additional Seoul-bound flights, CI 160, will depart Taipei at 9:00 and arrive in Seoul at 12:25 every Monday and Friday. The return flights, CI 161, will leave Seoul at 13:35 and arrive in Taipei at 15:10, on the same days.

China Airlines inaugurated its Seoul service in October 1967. The service was suspended when Taiwan and Korea severed diplomatic ties on September 15, 1992. China Airlines began operating daily charter passenger services between Taipei and Seoul, using a Boeing B737-800 aircraft, on January 23, 2003.

Currently about 300,000 Taiwanese passengers visit Korea every year, and about 150,000 Korean passengers visit Taiwan each year. China Airlines now offers a 4-day 3-night Dynasty package tour to Korea. In April, CAL will launch another 3 theme-package tours to Korea. China Airlines is also investigating the possibility of transfer connections to mainland China via Seoul.

Taiwan's China Air To Take Delivery Of 10 Planes In 2005


03-25-05 04:40 AM EST

TAIPEI -(Dow Jones)- Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd. (2610.TW) said Friday it expects to take delivery this year of 10 new airplanes, five each from Boeing Co. (BA) and Airbus (ABI.YY).

The company has already taken delivery so far this year of two B747-400s - one passenger aircraft and one freighter. It will take another B747-400 passenger jet and two more cargo planes.

From Airbus, China Airlines will take delivery of five A330-300 passenger aircraft, which will be used to gradually replace A300-600Rs, the company said.

China Airlines currently operates a fleet of 64 aircraft, including 47 passenger jets and 17 freighters. The average age of its fleet will be 5.7 years as of the end of March.

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China Airlines, Korean Air launch code-sharing service

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's flag carrier China Airlines said Monday it and Korean Air are launching a new code-sharing service on flights between Taipei and Seoul.

Currently, China Airlines and Korean Air offer nine flights per week each between the two cities.

Their new joint service will give passengers holding tickets of either airline a total of 18 choices each week on the route, it said.

China Airlines and Korean Air have also started cooperation on transfer services from Taipei, via Seoul, to seven destinations in China namely, Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Tianjin, Shenyang, Wuhan, and Jinan, it said.

China Airlines added that the two airlines are also discussing the introduction of a joint frequent-flyer program.

At the same time, the Taiwan carrier said it still expects earnings to rise nearly 10 percent this year despite high oil prices which it hopes will be offset by cost cutting and a strong global economy.

The company sees 2005 pretax profit up 9.5 percent to 4.4 billion Taiwan dollars (146 million US).

CAL said it now serves 49 passenger and cargo destinations in 21 countries after Chiang Mai in Thailand joined the route map in March.

China Airlines ranks world's 5th largest cargo carrier
www.chinaview.cn 2005-07-04 22:38:12

HONG KONG, July 4 (Xinhuanet) -- China Airlines (CAL), the largest air carrier in Taiwan, has been ranked the fifth in the world in terms of air cargo volume in 2004, according to reports reaching here from Taipei on Monday.

Quoting the latest statistics released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a spokesman for the company said CAL's cargo transport volume exceeded 5.7 billion on a freight ton-kilometer (FTK) basis in 2004, up 19.6 percent from the year- earlier level.

The world's top four air cargo carriers for 2004 were Korean Air, Lufthansa Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways.

At present, CAL boasts the world's largest B747-400F air cargo fleet, with 17 B747-400 all-cargo planes.

The company's all-cargo fleet is expected to increase to 21 planes by 2007. Enditem

Galileo to issue E-Tickets for China Airlines across Asia Pacific
5 July 2005


Galileo is to start issuing e-tickets for China Airlines in Asia from June 2005. The new China Airlines and Galileo e-ticket service covers Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and India.

“Following global trends, e-ticketing in Asia continues to increase. In the US, almost nine out of ten tickets are issued as e-tickets,” said Mr. Mark Rizzuto, Managing Director, Asia, Cendant TDS.

“We have an excellent track record and in-depth experience in e-ticketing as we were the first GDS worldwide to offer e-ticketing in 1996. In Asia Pacific we are continuing to support the market demand and are aggressively promoting e-ticket solutions. This new activation with China Airlines in Asia Pacific underscores the continuing momentum of our e-ticketing roll-out,” Mr. Rizzuto added.

“The global reach and innovative solutions Galileo provides enable us to offer added convenience for both travel agents and passengers. E-ticketing is clearly the way of the future, creating a win-win situation for both GDS and airlines,” said Mr. Alex Liu, Vice President, Passenger Sales, China Airlines Limited.

The introduction of e-ticketing puts an end to the nightmare of lost, stolen or forgotten tickets for passengers while reducing ticket costs, streamlining airport check-in and generally increasing convenience and efficiency.

The increase in e-ticketing has also been driven by ever-larger numbers of travelers who book through the internet, as well as by airlines continuing to add more flights and markets that can use e-tickets.

China Airlines Provides Onboard Internet Service


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June 25, 2005, Taipei, Taiwan ¡V Imagine sending and receiving e-mail on board an aircraft and performing on-line stock transactions, all while cruising at 36,000 feet. That dream is now possible, thanks to China Airlines and Connexion by Boeing¡¦s advanced technology.

China Airlines has launched a groundbreaking new service that allows passengers to broadband access the Internet while on board selective CAL flights. In cooperation with Connexion by Boeing, China Airlines has installed its first-ever high-speed Internet service, on a Boeing 747-400. Passengers carrying personal computers with wireless network cards can now enjoy the convenience of Internet while flying.

By installing antenna on aircraft, the Connexion system brings high-speed broadband Internet to CAL passengers via satellite and ground operation centers. By the end of 2005, more features will be available, including web TV channels and more entertainment options.

To promote the new service, China Airlines will offer a 30-minute trial on board the aircraft by the end of September to serve passengers with different needs. China Airlines also designs flexible rate plans for the new service. Passengers will have the option of paying for a full sector, or they can pay US$9.95 for the first half hour, and US$0.25 for each additional minute. For the full sector rate, a sector of less than 3 hours will cost US$14.95, a sector of 3-6 hours will be US$19.95, and a sector of more than 6 hours will cost US$29.95. Passengers can choose to pay by credit card, and Chunghua Telecom users can choose to pay by direct billing to monthly statement.

The first CBB-equipped aircraft will be dispatched on various China Airlines routes. Starting from October, all aircraft serving the Taipei-San Francisco route will be equipped with this state-of-the-art technology.

By the end of 2006, all 13 of CAL¡¦s B747-400 passenger jets will be installed with the new service. At that time, passengers travelling to destinations including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anchorage, Vancouver, Amsterdam and Japan can enjoy in-flight Internet service.

Currently, only six other airlines offer in-flight Internet service: Lufthansa, SAS, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. China Airlines becomes just the 7th carrier in the world to provide this cutting-edge technology.

China Airlines To Launch Taipei-Vienna Cargo Service




July 20, 2005, Taipei, Taiwan ¡V China Airlines will inaugurate a new Taipei-Vienna cargo service on August 6, with two flights per week, using a Boeing 747-400F freighter. Vienna will be China Airlines¡¦ 7th cargo destination in Europe, after Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Manchester, Milan and Prague. China Airlines will also add a second weekly freighter service to Frankfurt, beginning August 4.

The new Vienna-bound cargo flight, CI 245, will depart Taipei every Monday and Saturday at 02:30, and arrive at Vienna at 12:00 the same day. The return flight, CI 246, will leave every Monday and Saturday at 14:00 from Vienna, and arrive in Taipei at 18:50 the next day.

Trade with Europe accounts for 15% of Taiwan¡¦s international trade, and Vienna, the capital of Austria, is situated in the geographical center of Europe. The city is located on the border between Western and Eastern Europe, and Vienna is considered the gateway to Eastern Europe. It is a major port on the Danube River, and Vienna¡¦s transportation network covers the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania. Austria is an industrialized nation, and its major exports include automobiles, heavy machinery, engines, steel, and paper products.

Frankfurt is situated in central Germany, and is a world famous center of trade. The Frankfurt region is famous for its chemistry, automobile and machinery industries. In the first five months of 2005, air cargo volume between Taiwan and Germany reached 15,000 metric tons.

According to IATA statistics, CAL¡¦s international cargo volume was ranked 5th in the world in 2004. China Airlines now operates the largest fleet of Boeing 747-400F freighters in the world. A new B747-400F freighter, the 18th in the fleet, will be introduced this August. After the inauguration of the Vienna cargo service, and the added flight to Frankfurt, China Airlines will operate 13 round-trip cargo flights to Europe every week.

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China Airlines and Delta Air Lines expand cooperation
Friday, 19 August 2005

Email DistributionChina Airlines and Delta Air Lines will expand their codeshare cooperation, beginning on August 15. China Airlines will add 3 additional codeshare destinations on Delta flights from Los Angeles to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. Delta will place its codes on CAL flights from Taipei to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. The two carriers first launched two-way codeshare cooperation on trans-Pacific services in May, 2004.

After China Airlines and Delta Air Lines expand their codeshare cooperation, CAL passengers can fly to Atlanta, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa via Los Angeles, or from San Francisco to Atlanta. CAL passengers can also travel from Honolulu to Los Angeles and San Francisco, plus CAL¡¦s 7 self-operated destinations in the U.S., gives China Airlines a total of 13 destinations in the US, covering markets on the East Coast, West Coast, Midwest and South. At the same time, Delta will place its codes on China Airlines flights from Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York (JFK), San Francisco and Seattle to Taipei, and onward to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

The expansion of the codeshare cooperation means that more CAL and Delta passengers traveling from the U.S. to Asia, or from Taiwan to the U.S., can enjoy excellent in-flight service, efficient connections, and seamless ground service. Passengers can also accumulate mileage for their entire journeys, which they can redeem for free tickets or upgrades.

In addition to Delta, China Airlines also has codeshare cooperations with Alitalia, Thai Airways, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia and Vietnam Airlines. Cooperation with other carriers is under negotiation.

China Airlines awarded top rankings for passenger service
Friday, 9 September 2005

FaresProChina Airlines was awarded a 5-starranking for its First Class service in a recently released survey bySkytrax Research, a leading airlines service research specialist based inLondon. In separate surveys by Skytrax, CAL’s Economy Class was rated 3rdbest in the world, and its Business Class was rated 11th best in the world.The rankings are the highest recognition out of any Taiwanese carrier.

The Skytrax Research surveys on Business and Economy Classes were conductedon 66 leading air carriers around the world, with each airline rankedaccording to its product and service quality. In the 2005 overall survey,the airlines on the top 10 of Economy Class were Malaysia Airlines, ThaiAirways International, China Airlines, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, AllNippon Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss InternationalAirlines and Gulf Air.

In the same survey, China Airlines was ranked 1st in the world in theaggregate categories of Service Quality on both Economy and BusinessClasses, and was ranked 5th and 9th in the aggregate categories of Productquality on Economy Class and Business Class, respectively.

In December 2004, China Airlines became the first airline in the world tointroduce Boeing’s newly developed Signature Interior to its B747-400cabins. The three-class cabin on CAL’s new B747-400s can carry 390passengers, including 12 in First Class seats, each with independent andprivate space. As the consequence, In the recent Skytrax star rankingsurvey of 209 airlines, China Airlines First Class was awarded the coveted5-star status, along with other outstanding airlines including SingaporeAirlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways.

ChinaAirlines was cited for its excellent Long Haul Seating, Check-in Service,Lounge Staff Service and Cabin Staff Service Efficiency. China Airlines now flies to 52 destinations in 23 nations, and operates afleet of 66 advanced passenger and cargo aircraft. The average age of itsfleet is less than 5.5 years, one of the youngest in the worl

華航一班機有異常 空中卸油飛返


記者周文郁／中正機場報導

一架飛往加拿大溫哥華的華航波音747飛機，昨天下午2時5分由中正機場起飛，機長發現鼻輪無法收起，立即向旅客宣布飛機有異常，立刻在空中卸油，安全折返中正機場。

載著380名旅客及4名嬰兒的華航032班機，昨天下午3時50分安全折返桃園機場。一對母女第一次搭飛機就碰上這種事情，不過這對母女表示，機長在飛行半小時後，當機立斷在飛機上廣播，「因為鼻輪起降系統無法收起」，須折返桃園機場，空中卸油後，安全返回，所有中外旅客皆讚揚華航20名機組員處理得當，並沒有引起旅客的驚恐。

許多旅客下機後，並沒有太多驚慌的神情，倒是手機鈴聲直響，家人看到電視打快報，紛紛打電話詢問平安，有些旅客深怕家人擔心，直接撥電話向家人報平安。

這架飛機降落時，中正機場動員多輛消防車待命，飛機準備降落時，機長立即通報塔台，鼻輪起落架順利放下，不須麻煩消防車，飛機隨即降落跑道。飛機上有準備參加八天七夜阿拉斯加豪華郵輪度假團的20名旅客，阿公、阿媽紛紛表示，當時不害怕也不緊張，倒是擔心折返後，比預定時間延後三小時再起飛，深怕趕不上隔天下午一時登船時間。

這批旅客在昨天下午4時40分轉搭另一架飛機，繼續飛往加拿大溫哥華。

【2005/09/10 聯合報】

China Airlines to adopt Boeing's Enterprise One Application
3 October 2005


Boeing is to supply its Enterprise One software to China Airlines. The Taipei-based carrier will deploy components of Enterprise One to standardize management of airplane configurations and maintenance requirements across its entire fleet of airplanes.

Enterprise One consists of a collection of modules designed to directly support control, planning and execution for line, heavy and shop maintenance. Other available modules provide enabling support for both engineering and materials management functions. In addition, data adapters and Web services enable customers to establish information exchanges with legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to create an end-to-end solution for aircraft maintenance and engineering.

"China Airlines, as the largest fleet operator of Boeing 747-400 Freighters, is working closely with Boeing for the continuous improvement of its fleet maintenance operations, and the implementation of Enterprise One is one of our strategic improvement programs," said Steven W.T. Lee, Senior VP Engineering & Maintenance, China Airlines. "We are looking forward to the successful phased implementation of the solution starting with engineering, planning and production control followed by logistics management."

The two companies developed detailed plans to ensure a smooth transition from CAL's existing systems. Implementation and deployment efforts will begin this month in a phased effort to be completed in 2006.

the plane has the best looking painting on it!! only the blue color one is not that good imo...

Taiwan's China Airlines to launch passenger flights to Cambodia

TAIPEI, Oct 27 (AFP) - Taiwan's leading carrier, China Airlines (CAL), said Thursday it will launch three passenger flights weekly to Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh starting November 15.

The new service caters to a growing number of tourists and Taiwanese doing business in the southeast Asian country, it said.

Including Cambodia, the carrier serves 53 passenger and cargo destinations in 24 countries.

China Airlines Eyes Mainland China Investment
November 18, 2005

Taiwan's China Airlines said on Friday it is interested in investing in mainland China and is close to clinching a deal to buy a stake in a freight unit of China's Hainan Airlines.

"We would like to develop in every aspect (in the mainland)," Chairman Philip Wei said at an airline industry conference.

China Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, plans to pay CNY312.5 million yuan (USD$38.7 million) for a 25 percent stake in Yangtze River Express owned by Hainan Airlines.

"We are about to finish talks on Yangtze River," Wei said.

But Wei said it is still too early to talk about how they would co-operate. "We will invest in it first and then talk about what to do."

Taiwan's transport companies are eager to get a toehold in China's fast-growing air freight market, where they are at a disadvantage to other international airlines because the island's government bans direct air links with China.

Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province, which has been ruled separately since the end of a civil war in 1949, and despite growing Taiwan investment in China relations remain strained.

Asked whether it would be easier for the airline to enter the mainland aviation market via the cargo sector, Wei said, "It's all depend on government approvals."

China Airlines also plans to buy a 20 percent stake in Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Services for HKD$58 million (USD$7.5 million), which will boost its revenue.

However, it axed a plan earlier this month to acquire a USD$47 million stake in the cargo unit of China Eastern Airlines after the sides failed to reach a consensus.

Wei said the talks on the China Eastern investment had been terminated and would not restart again.

China Airlines has invested in an air cargo terminal venture with China's Xiamen Airport.

Wei said the outlook for China Airlines next year would be uncertain amid high oil prices. "If oil prices are still high, it will be tough to be profitable," he said.

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines forecasts fuel costs for 17 airline members, which accounted for about 18 percent of the global passenger market in 2004, will soar about 50 percent to USD$18 billion this year from USD$12 billion in 2004.

China Airlines cut its 2005 pretax profit forecast by 30 percent in August to TWD$3.08 billion (USD$91.6 million) against 2004 pretax profit of TWD$4 billion (USD$118.9 million) citing higher jet fuel costs.

Wei is also worried that if there was a serious outbreak of bird flu it would have a big impact to the industry.

The SARS outbreak hurt airlines especially hard in 2003 when most people stopped traveling to avoid being infected. "We suffered and everyone else suffered," at the time.

(Reuters)

CAL awaits Beijing's vetting of stake

AP , TAIPEI
Friday, Nov 25, 2005,Page 10

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China Airlines Ltd (CAL, 華航] said yesterday that it was waiting for a response from Beijing after the government approved its investment in a cargo airline in China.

China Airlines will pay US$40 million for 25 percent of Yangtze River Express Airlines Co (揚子江快運], a wholly owned unit of China's Hainan Airlines Co (海南航空], the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Investment Commission said in a statement on Wednesday.

Local airlines have been aiming to expand their cargo operations in China, as domestic air cargo volume is shrinking.

The commission said that two shipping companies, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp (陽明海運] and Wan Hai Lines Ltd (萬海航運], would also be allowed to invest in the Chinese company.

Yang Ming Marine, the nation's second-largest shipping company by fleet size, will pay US$19.2 million for its stake, while Wan Hai will pay US$9.6 million, the commission said.

Yang Ming Marine said earlier it planned to take a 12 percent stake in Yangtze River Express, while Wan Hai said it planned to buy a 6 percent stake.

Local media reported in September that Yang Ming Marine, Wan Hai Lines and Luxembourg's Cargolux Airlines International SA planned to jointly buy a stake of 49 percent in the company. Cargolux later pulled out of the deal.

CAL is now waiting for the Beijing authorities to approve the deal, a company spokesman said.

Taiwan's China Airlines Buys 20% Of Hong Kong's CASL


11-29-05 09:55 PM EST

TAIPEI -(Dow Jones)- Taiwan's largest airline by revenue China Airlines Ltd. ( 2610.TW) said it has bought a 20% stake in China Aircraft Services Ltd., a ground handling and aircraft maintenance company operating at Hong Kong International Airport.

China Airlines said in the statement Tuesday it will switch its aircraft maintenance work at Hong Kong airport to CASL from Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. (0044.HK) beginning January.

The statement didn't give financial details.

CASL is a joint venture of China National Aviation Co. (1110.HK), British Airways PLC (BAB), Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (0013.HK) and UAL Corp.'s (UALAQ) United Airlines, the statement said.

Representatives from CASL and China Airlines weren't immediately available for comment.

-By Chinmei Sung, Dow Jones Newswires

China Airlines Buys Stake in Cargo Carrier

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines Ltd., completed its acquisition of a 25 percent stake in a mainland Chinese air cargo carrier, the company said in a statement Thursday.

The Chinese company is Yangtze River Express Airlines, a unit of China's Hainan Airlines Co.

China Airlines didn't provide the transaction's value in the statement, but in a previous filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the deal was valued at 312.5 million yuan ($38.7 million).

Even though direct transportation links between Taiwan and China ended in 1949 when the two sides split amid civil war, Taiwanese airlines have been aiming to expand their cargo operations in the Chinese market, as domestic air cargo volume is shrinking.

However, Taiwan's government restricts investment by the island's companies in China's booming economy because it fears becoming too dependent on its rival. Beijing still occasionally threatens the use of force should the island move toward formal independence.

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China Airlines acquires Shares in Yangtze River Express Airlines
13 January 2006


China Airlines has secured a 25% stake in Yangtze River Express Airlines, becoming the largest overseas shareholder in the company. The investment is aimed at the air cargo market expansion in China. Out of the 49% share transfer, other partners except China Airlines include Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (which holds a 12% stake), Wan Hai Lines (with a 6% stake) and China Container Express Lines (with a 6% stake).

"The Eastern region is the epicenter of the economic development of China, and Shanghai is in the center of this region," said China Airlines Chairman, Mr. Philip Wei. "The booming economy has boosted the potential of the air cargo market. In the future, with the assistance of China Airlines, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation and Wan Hai Lines, Yangtze River Express Airlines can build a complete and successful sea and air cargo service network."

Established near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in 2002, Yangtze River Express provides regional and domestic air cargo services originating from Shanghai, with six B737-300 freighters. It now operates regional services to Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and Singapore, and has secured traffic rights to Los Angeles and Frankfurt. It will introduce one or two Boeing 747 freighters in 2006.

According to Boeing estimates, mainland China will take a leading role in global air traffic growth with a projected annual growth rate of 10% for the next 20 years. Eastern China is a major source of this air cargo traffic growth, and Shanghai, as the region's gateway, accounts for more than 45% of China's air cargo traffic.

China Airlines will appoint Mr. Yung-hsiang Liu, currently its Vice President, Europe, to be the new CEO of the company, in charge of management, operations and fleet planning.

China Airlines to Retrofit 11 Boeing 737-800's With Blended Winglets
Friday January 20, 5:38 pm ET

Blended Winglet Retrofits to be Accomplished at China Airlines Engineering and Maintenance Facility in Taiwan


SEATTLE, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- China Airlines -- Taiwan's premium airline serving 60 cities in 23 countries -- has become the first airline in Taiwan to retrofit Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglet Technology. The first 737-800 winglet retrofit kit will be installed in March, with the balance of the 11-shipset order to be completed by the end of this year.


"China Airlines looks forward to dramatic fuel saving and performance benefits in retrofitting its fleet of 737-800 aircraft with revolutionary Blended Winglet Technology," says Aviation Partners Boeing Vice President of Sales Patrick LaMoria. "This is another significant endorsement of Blended Winglet Technology. We believe that other carriers in the region will soon choose to also retrofit their Boeing aircraft to take advantage of block fuel savings of up to 4.1%, improved residual value and the unmistakable high-tech image of our Visible Technology."

All 11 Blended Winglet retrofits will be done at China Airlines Engineering and Maintenance facility in Taipei. With engineering and maintenance capabilities up to 'D check' levels, China Airlines is not only self-sufficient in most engineering and maintenance tasks, but also provides third party maintenance services to a host of international airlines.

"Upgraded with Blended Winglet Technology, China Airlines 737-800s will operate at substantially lower costs with fuel savings of approximately 80,000 gallons per year per aircraft," says Aviation Partners Boeing Sales Director Troy Brekken. "As a result of lower thrust levels during takeoff, maintenance costs will be lowered through reduced engine wear. Noise sensitive areas can also benefit from lower airplane noise levels enabled by Blended Winglets."

With the majority of the global 737-700/800 fleet now updated with Blended Winglets, and over 80% of new 737-700s/800s being delivered with Blended Winglets installed on the production line, Blended Winglet technology has become the accepted standard for the 737 Next Generation. Blended Winglets are also certified on the Boeing 737-300 and 757-200. Aviation Partners Boeing is currently seeking launch customers to certify Blended Winglets for the 767-300ER. Nearly 900 Blended Winglet Systems are already installed and in service on Boeing aircraft with orders and options for more than 2000 additional shipsets.

Live Television now available inflight on China Airlines
26 January 2006


China Airlines is now providing live television service via its Connexion by Boeing (CBB) high-speed Internet service. Using the new service, passengers can stay up to date with current events while flying.

The new live global television service offers passengers four channels of live television programming from their laptops. The television programming consists of CNBC, MSNBC, Eurosportnews and BBC World. In order to provide the new service, China Airlines has upgraded the software in select aircraft.

By installing antenna on aircraft, the Connexion by Boeing system brings high-speed broadband internet to CAL passengers via satellite and ground operation centers. Passengers carrying laptops with wireless web cards can access the internet by paying in advance. China Airlines is now offering this cutting-edge Internet access service on certain routes.

Live global TV programming is part of the Internet and data access service, and is provided at no additional cost to passengers purchasing the Connexion by Boeing internet service. Passengers have the option of paying for a full sector, or they can pay US$9.95 for the first hour, US$14.95 for the first two hours or US$17.95 for the first three hours. For the full sector rate, a sector of less than 24 hours costs US$26.95. Passengers can pay by credit card, and Chunghua Telecom users can also pay through direct billing to their monthly statements.