Boeing says China remains committed to buying 200 aircraft
The company also thanked the Trump administration "for making this milestone happen," and added: "We now look forward to continually addressing China's aircraft demand."
Boeing said China agreed to buy 200 aircraft during US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, marking a breakthrough for the aerospace manufacturer in a deal that could eventually expand to include orders for another 750 jets.
“We achieved our main objective of reopening the China market to orders for Boeing aircraft during a highly successful trip to China,” the company said in a statement. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined the US delegation to China.
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“That included an initial commitment for 200 aircraft, and we expect additional commitments to follow this first tranche,” Boeing said, while not identifying which models were being discussed in the negotiations.
The company also thanked the Trump administration “for making this milestone happen,” and added: “We now look forward to continually addressing China’s aircraft demand.”
From left: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Cargill CEO Brian Sikes and Apple CEO Tim Cook
Boeing said roughly half of that demand is projected to come from China, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
