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Boeing resumes 737 MAX deliveries to China as trade tensions ease

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Deliveries to China Amid Easing Trade Tensions
Boeing has recommenced deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to China, signaling a notable improvement in trade relations between the United States and China. The first jet delivered since April 2025, adorned with the livery of Xiamen Airlines, departed from Seattle en route to China, according to Reuters. This delivery follows a temporary reduction in tariffs agreed upon by both nations in May, which facilitated the resumption of aircraft shipments that had been suspended amid escalating trade disputes.
Strategic Importance of the Chinese Market
China remains a crucial market for Boeing, accounting for approximately 10 percent of the company’s commercial order backlog. Boeing had planned to deliver 50 jets to Chinese customers this year, underscoring the market’s pivotal role in its global operations. The resumption of deliveries is viewed as a positive development for Boeing, which has faced significant challenges in recent years due to trade tensions and ongoing safety concerns related to the 737 MAX.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed that Chinese airlines would begin receiving planes again in June, reflecting renewed cooperation between the two countries. The delivery to Xiamen Airlines not only symbolizes a thaw in US-China trade relations but also highlights the strategic importance of the Chinese market for Boeing’s recovery and growth.
Production Challenges and Market Competition
Despite this encouraging progress, Boeing continues to confront substantial challenges in maintaining production rates and meeting ambitious certification goals for its 737 MAX variants by the end of the year. The company has announced plans to increase production to 47 planes per month to keep pace with global demand and restore confidence in its manufacturing capabilities.
Market reactions to the resumed deliveries have been significant. In April, Boeing nearly doubled its delivery count compared to the previous year, including two deliveries to Chinese airlines. Nevertheless, competition remains intense. Airbus continues to outpace Boeing in global deliveries and has secured new orders, while United Airlines is reportedly considering shifting its MAX 10 orders due to anticipated delivery delays.
As discussions between US and Chinese officials continue, the aviation industry is closely monitoring these developments, hopeful that this marks the beginning of a more stable and cooperative era in international aerospace commerce.

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