Boeing CEO Says 200 Plane China Deal Has More to Come

Boeing sees more China orders beyond 200-jet deal

Boeing (BOE, Washington National) expects China's commitment to acquire 200 aircraft to become firm orders later in 2026. Chief executive Kelly Ortberg described the deal as an initial tranche, with more orders expected later. Further commitments of 300 to 500 aircraft could follow, subject to continued supply of spare parts and components for Chinese operators. Aircraft are expected to be allocated by the Chinese government to local airlines be…

Boeing CEO says 200 plane China deal has more to come

China’s commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during the recent visit by US President Donald Trump will ‌be firmed up later this year and is only an “initial tranche” of a potentially far bigger deal, reports Reuters citing the planemaker’s CEO Kelly Ortberg. Investors had expressed disappointment over the size of the deal, which was much smaller than a roughly […]