Boeing plans to resume delivering airplanes to Chinese airlines next month after a pause due to a trade war with the US government. The company’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, expects the tariffs imposed on imported components will not be permanent.
The first deliveries are expected to take place in early April, and Boeing aims to ramp up production of its bestselling 737 Max jet this year. This comes as the company seeks to recover from years of losses and address safety concerns surrounding the aircraft’s design. With FAA approval, Boeing plans to increase Max production to 42 jets per month by midyear and potentially reach 47 jets per month later.
The return of deliveries to China is seen as a positive move for Boeing, which has faced criticism over its inability to meet demand for new planes during the pandemic. Airline executives have welcomed Ortberg’s leadership, citing improvements in supply chain management and delivery times. However, some challenges remain, including ongoing issues with the Max 7 and Max 10 variants, which are scheduled to be certified by the end of the year.
Ortberg acknowledged that trade policies have been uncertain, but expressed confidence in Boeing’s ability to adapt. “I personally don’t think these [tariffs] will be permanent in the long term,” he said. The company’s efforts to boost production and improve delivery times aim to restore its reputation and meet growing demand for new aircraft.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/29/boeing-to-resume-airplane-deliveries-to-china-in-june-increase-production-ceo-says.html