Key Takeaways
- China may place order for up to 500 737 MAX jets.
- Deal could be unveiled during President Trump’s visit to Beijing.
- Potential widebody order involving 787 and 777X jets also under discussion.
Boeing is reportedly close to securing a major Chinese aircraft order, with Bloomberg citing a potential deal for up to 500 737 MAX jets ahead of President Trump’s visit to Beijing. Reuters notes that this would be one of the largest commercial aircraft orders in Boeing’s history and could mark a significant turning point for the US planemaker in China. The company has also been exploring a separate widebody order involving 787 and 777X jets, though these discussions remain unresolved.