Lai Ching-te to Announce New Aircraft Purchase During August US Transit; China Airlines Chair Discusses Two Key Evaluation Points
According to reports, Lai Ching-te plans to transit through the United States in August and announce the purchase of new aircraft during that time. The Chairman of China Airlines stated that the decision regarding new acquisitions will be based on two main evaluation criteria.
- Market Demand: Given the current market trends, air travel demand is gradually recovering, and China Airlines needs to assess the number and types of new aircraft based on these changes.
- Operational Costs: Consideration of maintenance costs and fuel efficiency of passenger planes, as well as the overall return on investment for new aircraft.
