Continuous improvement
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For decades, China Airlines has derived its strength from the concerted effort of all of its staff. Teamwork is the key, and that is born from the synergy of every action of every employee. From its highly experienced engineers and technicians, to its warm and friendly inflight and ground personnel, to its corporate managers and human resources professionals.
China Airlines: Worldwide fleet
With its eye set on the distant horizon, China Airlines is forging ahead by expanding its route network for passenger and cargo services.
China Airlines has grown rapidly since it launched in 1959 with just two amphibious airplanes. Today its fleet has grown to include more than 50 Boeing and Airbus aircraft. By the year 2003, China Airlines will operate 80 aircraft, the majority of them newly purchased. This will be one of the industry's youngest fleets, rivaling those of any of the world's major ailrines. Meanwhile, China Airlines is expanding its routes to 50 cities in 25 countries around the world.
To provide the best possible service, China Airlines has signed interline agreements with more than 100 airlines around the world. Included are major airlines in mainland China, making possible "one ticket" check-in for passengers traveling from Taiwan to mainland China, and vice versa.
China Airlines Cargo: By air, land and sea
China Airlines delivers cargo to destinations around the world. Ranked among the world's top 10 air cargo companies, China Airlines boasts a fleet of modern freighters, supplemented by the cargo capacity of its passenger aircraft, allowing it to command a highly competitive position in the marketplace.
China Airlines' cargo network spans air, land and sea through agreements with more than 100 air and marine shipping companies. It has large-scale warehouses in New York, Los Angeles and Luxemburg connected to a trucking network covering the US and Europe. Operations in North America, Europe and Asia are also supported by an investment in Global Sky Express, Ltd. Today China Airlines offers a full range of integrated services including shipping, cargo handling and customs clearance.
With computerized customs clearance systems both at home and abroad, China Airlines' service is fast and reliable. Further, a 24-hour telephone reporting and an Internet tracing systems allow customers to check the status of their shipment at any time.