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Boeing 737 MAX’s entry into China corresponds with Trump’s visit

Nov 6, 2017Aaron Karp | ATW Plus

 

Air China 737 MAX 8

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The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has entered the Chinese market days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s Nov. 8-10 visit to China, during which Boeing commercial aircraft sales are expected to a be a prime topic of discussion. Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister—who recently was front and center at a White House signing ceremony to finalize an order for 39 Boeing widebody aircraft by Singapore Airlines—is among a group of CEOs accompanying Trump to China.

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Boeing confirms 300 orders from China and 737 facility in China

Sep 23, 2015Aaron Karp

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is given a tour of Boeing’s aircraft manufacturing facilities in Everett, Washington by Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner.

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Boeing confirmed 300 aircraft orders/commitments from Chinese companies and said it will open a joint venture 737 “completion” facility in China. The announcements were made as Chinese President Xi Jinping toured 787, 777 and 747-8 final assembly lines in Everett, Washington. The 300 orders/commitments are divided among Chinese leasing companies and Chinese airlines; specific airline destinations for the aircraft were not announced.