#ChinaAirlines, the flag carrier of #Taiwan, was founded on December 12, 1959, by retired Chinese Air Force officers. #Transpacific service to San Francisco began in 1970 with the acquisition of the #Boeing 707 jetliner. Have you ever flown on China Airlines? #avgeekThis tweet was posted on December 16, 2019.
After China’s civil war (1945-1949), CAT relocated to the island of Taiwan in 1950, and evolved from a relief cargo airline to a government contractor and commercial carrier. In 1953, the airline formally became the flag carrier of the Republic of China. #CAT#DefunctThursdayThis tweet was posted on April 28, 2022.
Airlines have been known to go all out with the designs of their liveries, whether produced in collaboration with famous designers, celebrating partner brands, or showcasing destinations.
This image was posted on January 23, 2023.
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China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, was founded #onthisday in 1959 by retired Chinese Air Force officers. Transpacific service to SF began in 1970 with the acquisition of the Boeing 707 jetliner. Have you ever flown on China Airlines? This tweet was posted on December 16, 2017.
Civil Air Transport (CAT) went all-out in decorating their planes during their 22 years in China & Taiwan.
This image was posted on November 16, 2012.
Civil Air Transport (CAT) went all-out in decorating their planes during their 22 years in China & Taiwan. http://t.co/4aCPZo5VThis tweet was posted on November 16, 2012.
EVA Air, based near Taipei, Taiwan, was founded on March 8, 1989. Recently, EVA has started flying their Hello Kitty themed planes to SFO. Have you ever flown on #EVAAir? #avgeek#TravelTuesdayThis tweet was posted on March 09, 2020.
Operating from 1946 to 1968, China's Civil Air Transport’s (CAT) initial mission was to carry relief supplies on westbound flights from coastal ports to the war-devastated interior, and commercial cargo and passengers on return fights to the coast.
This image was posted on April 28, 2022.
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