Boeing to resume 737 MAX deliveries to China

According to the Report, Boeing is preparing to resume deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to China, ending a four-year hiatus. This decision is expected to breathe new life into the aerospace giant’s recovery journey following one of the most difficult periods in its history. According to sources, the initial handovers are planned to happen in the coming weeks.

Two of the single-aisle aircraft that Boeing originally manufactured for Chinese carriers were taken out of storage this month. Since Boeing has diverted some aircraft from inventory to different clients, it was unclear until now if those aircraft were going to their intended purchasers.

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This comes after China took the initiative to ground Boeing’s 737 MAX as a result of tragic accidents, becoming the first nation to do so. However, since June, about 90% of these planes have been reinstated into the nation’s commercial aviation operations.

When the time comes for deliveries, Boeing stated in a statement, “We will be ready to deliver for our customers.” There may yet be diplomatic obstacles that prevent the revival of 737 MAX deliveries as this chapter develops. A modest amount of progress has been made in the past through US government efforts.

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According to Calhoun, during a July earnings call, Boeing had 85 undeliverable 737 Max aircraft with a Chinese client designation in storage and has secured purchasers for another 55 aircraft. Boeing began reselling the aircraft last year as demand increased and there appeared to be no end in sight to the diplomatic crisis.

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