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Boeing Eyes Mega-Order from China Amid Trump-Xi Summit

May 7, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to travel to China with Trump's business delegation.
Potential order includes 500 Boeing 737 MAX and 100 widebody jets.
Deal hinges on Trump-Xi summit and US-China trade tensions.
Boeing has not received a major order from China since 2017.

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Strategic Implications

A successful deal may indicate a thaw in US-China trade relations, which could benefit Boeing's commercial aircraft business. The potential order suggests that Boeing's efforts to rebuild confidence and stabilize production may be paying off, but the outcome remains uncertain due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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What Happened

US Planemaker Seeks White House Help for Potential 600-Aircraft Deal

Boeing is looking to secure a major aircraft order from China, with a potential package of 500 Boeing 737 MAX and 100 widebody jets. The deal hinges on the outcome of the Trump-Xi summit, with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg traveling to China as part of the US President’s business delegation. The order would be a significant commercial win for Boeing, which has not received a major order from China since 2017. According to AeroTime, the summit is expected to focus on trade, Taiwan, export controls, and other geopolitical issues.

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