The Board of China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, met 10 March to appoint the current President of China Airlines, Mr. Kao Shing-Hwang, as the new Chairman, and Tigerair Taiwan Chairman, Chen Han-Ming, as the new President.
Chairman Kao Shing-Hwang holds a degree in Transportation Management from National Cheng Kung University and has served with China Airlines for nearly 40 years since joining the company in 1986. Chairman Kao started out as an entry-level flight attendant in a frontline unit. In 1988, he joined China Airlines’ first class of cadet pilots. Once he completed his pilot training, Kao progressed through the positions of First Officer, Captain, Check Pilot, and Instructor Pilot. He joined the management team in 2003 and his management roles included Assistant Chief Pilot, Chief pilot, Assistant Vice President and Vice President of Flight Operations, and Senior Vice President. His aircraft ratings included the A300-B4, A300-600R, A340, A330, and A747-400. In March 2021, Kao took over as the President of China Airlines during which he focused on optimization of overall operations, and enhancing competitiveness. Kao’s experience and demonstrated expertise in airline operations fully qualifies him for this new role. Under his leadership, China Airlines delivered the best-ever performance in its 65-year history.
President Chen Han-Ming holds a MBA from the University of Birmingham as well as a Honors degree in Architecture from the University of Plymouth. He joined the China Airlines Board as a director in 2016 and is fully conversant with the Group’s operations and airline governance. In 2020, he became the Chairman of Tigerair Taiwan, a China Airlines affiliate. There, he helped the Taiwanese airline industry newcomer become a successful brand that delivered outstanding results in 2023 and 2024. The sole Taiwan-based low-cost carrier made history when it successfully transitioned from the Taiwan Innovation Board to the General Board.
China Airlines is committed to sustainable development and harmonious labor relations. The latest management team represents the beginning of a new era at China Airlines, where new milestones are being set through fleet expansion plans and a more robust passenger-cargo network aimed at realizing the goal of “Leading Asia-Pacific, Flying Worldwide”.
