BA] and China Airlines (CAL) today announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to order the fuel-efficient 777X,

Boeing has confirmed that China Airlines ordered up to 23 777X aircraft, including 10 777-9 and four 777-8 aircraft, with options for five and four more aircraft of the type, respectively. The plane maker had added the carrier’s order to its backlog in March,

Taiwan-based China Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing 777-9s and four 777-8 freighters, becoming the newest 777X customer.

Boeing (BA) shares rise after securing order from Taiwan-based China Airlines for 777X fleet. China Airlines is first in Taiwan to order fuel-efficient jets.

Given the interoperability of the 777X with its current Boeing twin-engine freighters, China Airlines plans to renew its fleet with the new 777-8 Freighter, which offers 747-sized payload capability.

China Airlines (CAL) is the most recent Boeing 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to order the 777X, China Airlines will leverage the widebody jet's added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe.

Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines has joined Boeing's 777X customer family with a significant fleet investment.