What is China Airlines? - Explained

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1. What is China Airlines?

China Airlines is the national carrier of Taiwan and the largest airline in Taiwan. China Airlines is based in the main hub in Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and operates by a fleet of 87 aircraft which does 1400 flights weekly which including 91 solely cargo flights.

China Airlines do fly to 102 destinations in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Australian region. China Airlines fleet consists of aircraft manufactured by Airbus and Boeing. China Airlines is also a partner of the Sky Team and Sky Team Cargo alliance program.

2. History

China Airlines was founded in 7th September 1959 and started operations on 16th December 1959 by the Taiwanese Government. China Airlines operates by the China Airlines Group and China Airlines is currently traded publicly on the Taipei Stock Exchange. China Airlines is headquartered in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.