Boeing confirms China commitment to buy 200 aircraft

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: China

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Boeing confirms China commitment to buy 200 aircraft

Boeing confirmed that China has committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. This deal could expand to include 750 additional planes. Boeing thanked the Trump administration for facilitating this agreement and anticipates further commitments from China. The last order from China to Boeing was in 2017, which included 300 aircraft.

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