Herpa Wings 1:500 China Airlines Boeing 747-400 500883

China Airlines has retired its passenger Boeing 747-400 fleet, marking the end of an era for the “Queen of the Skies” in their passenger operations. While the passenger 747-400s are gone, the airline continues to operate 747-400Fs (freighters). China Airlines was a major operator of the 747-400, utilizing them on long-haul routes to Europe and the USA, as well as shorter routes like Japan. The retirement of the passenger 747-400s is part of a broader industry trend towards twin-engine aircraft, which are favored for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.