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China Airlines closes sale of four Boeing 747-400F aircraft to Cargolux Airlines
June 25th 2026
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) has agreed to sell four Boeing 747-400F freighter aircraft to Luxembourg-based cargo carrier Cargolux Airlines International. Read More » The transaction is valued at approximately US$85 million, while CAL expects to record a gain of approximately US$39 million from the disposal. The sale became effective on June 23, 2026, after receiving final approval from Cargolux’s board of directors. China Airlines’ board had previously authorized the transaction in November 2025, with both parties subsequently completing the agreement. The transaction was negotiated directly between the parties and priced based on prevailing market conditions, CAL said. “The disposal continues China Airlines’ transition toward a newer and more fuel-efficient cargo fleet as global freight operators increasingly retire older-generation freighters in favor of modern aircraft with lower operating costs and improved environmental performance,” it added.
