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China Airlines is the flag carrier of the Republic of China, not to be confused with the People's Republic of China. The airline is based out of Taiwan and operates a fleet of passenger and freight aircraft. (Featured Image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-409(F) (2)
China Airlines has 18 Boeing 747-400F freighters in its fleet. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
IATA/ICAO Code:
CI/CAL
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Hub(s):
Taoyuan International Airport
Year Founded:
1959
Alliance:
SkyTeam
Airline Group:
China Airlines Group
CEO:
Hsieh Shih-Chen
Country:
Republic of China
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