April 15, 2003, Taipei, Taiwan !V In order to fulfill an air cargo transportation order for a 60-ton exquisite optoelectric equipment from one of worldwide renowned Taiwan IT manufacturer, Chi Mei Optoelectrics, a China Airlines!| specially-assigned Boeing 747-400 freighter completed the service from San Francisco non-stop to Kaohsiung and arrived at 2:45 p.m. today.

Chi Mei Optoelectrics is a major manufacturer in hi-tech industry in Southern Taiwan. China Airlines provided special route service from San Francisco to Kaohsiung which catered Chi Mei!|s requirement to minimize vibration to the exquisite equipment en route. The tailor-made service also demonstrates that China Airlines is sophisticated in catering its customer around the globe.

China Airlines, home base in Taiwan, carries a fleet of 55 aircraft, including 41 passenger jets and 14 freighters, and flies to 40 destinations in 20 nations. The average age of its fleet is 5.9 years. China Airlines has rich experience in shipping hi-tech equipment and carries the largest B747-400 freighter fleet in Asia. The carrier ranked 8th in terms of cargo traffic in the world in 2002.