This is the first time that China Airlines has added the two passenger-aircraft variants to its fleet. The carrier already has 15 Airbus A350-900s and also flies the older 777 model. Its fleet of more than 80 planes is broadly balanced between both manufacturers.
China Airlines said the deal is valued at almost US$12 billion ($16.31 billion) at list price, though carriers usually negotiate substantial discounts. Deliveries will commence in 2029.
