Boeing 737 MAX Lands in China as Trade Tensions Ease

Trade War Thaws: Boeing restarts aircraft deliveries to China after a 90-day tariff rollback.

First Jet Lands: A Xiamen Airlines-painted Boeing 737 MAX arrived at Zhoushan after departing Seattle.

Paused Deliveries: Boeing halted shipments in April due to escalating US-China tariffs.

Market Impact: China accounts for 10% of Boeing’s commercial backlog, making it a crucial aviation market.

Diplomatic Talks: US and Chinese representatives are meeting in London to discuss trade agreements.

Inventory Concerns: Boeing had considered reselling grounded jets but retained them in anticipation of resumed business.

Future Deliveries: Boeing plans to deliver 50 aircraft to Chinese carriers this year, with 41 already in production.