News / China Airlines Cargo shrinks 747 fleet, looks to lower costs with 777s

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China Airlines Cargo is whittling down its 747 freighter fleet in favour of more modern aircraft with lower operating costs.

It currently has 16 747-400Fs, of which six are inactive. It recently sold one, according to Cargo Facts, but delays to its 777F orders, with four due to arrive by Q1 next year, means it may also delay the retirement of its 747F fleet. It currently operates six 777Fs.

Eddy Liu, senior vice president of cargo for China Airlines, told HACTL magazine ...