China Airlines finalises 777 Freighters deal worth $2.1 billion

China Airlines has finalised its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters in an attempt to modernise its cargo fleet. Valued at $2.1 billion according to list prices, China Airlines had previously announced its intent to order up to six 777 Freighters at the Paris Air Show in June. Three of the six 777 Freighter orders were confirmed in July and posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer. The remaining three will post during the next update. China Airlines currently operates 51 Boeing airplanes, including 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range), 19 Next-Generation 737s, four 747-400s and 18 747 Freighters.