China Airlines To Sell Boeing 747 Freighters

China Airlines will sell five Boeing 747-400s following a mandate issued towards AMS Aircraft Services (AMS).

China Airlines Boeing 747-400 Freighters

Cirium data shows China Airlines currently operates 17 747-400Fs. However, 13 remain in service, with four in storage.

AMS Aircraft Services says the five aircraft being sold are all equipped with CF-6 engines. The aircraft slated for sale were manufactured between 2001 and 2003.

China Airlines Boeing 747-400Fs average 19.8 years, with the oldest units at 23.4 years. Therefore, amongst cargo and passenger operations, they are the oldest aircraft type.

Cirium data indicates that B-18701, B-18709, B-18719, and B-18716 are currently in storage for China Airlines.

Timeline On Delivery To New Customers

As the request for proposal process begins, AMS says the 747-400 Freighters would be available for delivery between April and October 2024.

Details about the sale and the aircraft are scarce as AMS enters the initial stages of the request for proposals.

The China Airlines Cargo Fleet

China Airlines is slowly saying goodbye to the 747-400Fs as future 777 Freighters Arrive.

Fleet data shows China Airlines has seven in-service 777-200LRFs, which average only 1.7 years old. Additionally, the company has unfilled orders for this type.

China Airlines is also studying next-generation aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. According to Reuters, this interest could lead to a future deal for the A350F or 777-8F.

China Airlines would therefore join a long list of customers currently studying the new freight offerings as they complete evaluations to determine the best direction.