>>>1919866 IDENT of Q Aircraft (pb notable)
Note the Cathay plane that's facing left isn't a 737; Cathay has no 737's. Only aircraft that Cathay has with twin engines per wing is the 747 freighters.
China airlines fleet doesn't have 777X, only 777-300er which does not have retractable wingtips.
Full planefag Rundown graphic of
>>1918879 ———————– Known1
aircraft IDEN
1st, Closest Aircraft - China Airlines 777-300ER
2nd, Background Aircraft - Cathay Pacific 747 FREIGHTER
Yeah tail number change essentially means they swapped aircraft. For what reason, speculation? Maintenance issues generally.
Though, could also be swapped due to a late/canx arriving inbound aircraft.. really depends on the situation.