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Boeing Redirects Aircraft Following China Delivery Halt Amid Trade War

Boeing is redirecting aircraft initially bound for China due to halted deliveries amid escalating tariffs from the U.S.-China trade conflict.

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  1. Boeing CEO says China halted taking deliveries of aircraft due to US tariffs

    Boeing has long sought to expand its presence in China and compete with Airbus, which currently dominates the country’s market.

    Boeing CEO says China halted taking deliveries of aircraft due to US tariffs

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  2. Boeing CEO says China has stopped taking its aircraft amid trade war

    Boeing could hand over some of its aircraft that were destined for Chinese airlines to other carriers after China stopped taking deliveries of its planes amid a trade war with the United States.

    Boeing CEO says China has stopped taking its aircraft amid trade war

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  3. Boeing Narrows Losses on Strong Sales, Confirms China Halted Deliveries

    Boeing’s global commercial fleet is projected to grow by 3.2 percent annually, more slowly than air traffic, as airlines continue to boost productivity by increasing load factors and using airplanes for more hours per day.

    Boeing Narrows Losses on Strong Sales, Confirms China Halted Deliveries

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Updated: Apr 23rd, 2025, 6:28 PM ET

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In response to halted deliveries by Chinese airlines due to the U.S. trade war, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced that the company is redirecting up to 50 aircraft flights meant for China. Several 737 Max jets have already been returned to the U.S., and those originally intended for Chinese customers may now be sold to other airlines. Boeing's first quarter report showed narrower losses and improved cash flow, despite the challenging tariff environment, as President Trump indicated potential negotiations to reduce tariffs.


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  • Boeing could hand over some of its aircraft that were destined for Chinese airlines to other carriers after China stopped taking deliveries of its planes amid a trade war with the United States.

  • CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed that a few 737 Max planes intended for China have been flown back to the U.S., with redirection to new buyers expected as demand remains strong globally.

  • Despite the challenges presented by tariffs, Boeing reported a narrower-than-expected loss for the first quarter, indicating resilience in its recovery efforts.


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