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. "That included an initial commitment for 200 aircraft, and we expect…

By David ShepardsonWednesday April 22, 2026 Luggage and travelers' belongings are loaded before the departure of an Ethiopian Airlines plane at N'Djamena International Airport in the capital city of N'Djamena, Chad, December 2, 2025.... Purchase Licensing Rights Ethiopian Airlines moved to widen its long-haul reach on Monday, announcing that it will purchase six more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as Africa’s biggest airline pushes deeper into service across Africa and on routes to the U.S., Europe and Asia. In an interview with…