OREANDA-NEWS. GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, today announced delivery of three new Boeing 777-300ERs to China Airlines to expand the airline's fleet.

"China Airlines is very pleased to receive its third new 777-300ER from GECAS," said Huang-Hsiang Sun, Chairman of China Airlines. "As we continue the addition of our new 777 aircraft, we will further strengthen our competitiveness and enhance our overall product offering."

A fourth aircraft is scheduled for delivery in January 2015. All four are part of GECAS' existing order book with Boeing.

Founded in 1959, China Airlines is Taiwan's largest airline with a fleet of 91 aircraft and more than 11,000 employees worldwide. As one of SkyTeam airline alliance's 20 members, China Airlines offers passengers access to an extensive global network of more than 16,000 daily flights to 1,052 destinations in 177 countries. China Airlines has been named the "Best Airline in North Asia" by U.S.-based Global Traveler magazine. As part of the introduction of the 777-300ER fleet, China Airlines will launch next-generation services in 2014 to continue promoting superior aviation safety as well as eco-friendly, innovative and attentive services that provide travelers with the perfect travel experience.