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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

Boeing is reportedly close to a landmark agreement to sell about 500 737 MAX narrowbodies to Chinese customers — possibly one of the largest commercial aircraft deals ever — with negotiations linked to a planned Trump–Xi meeting; some reports also cite talks on additional 787 and 777X purchases.

Discovered 2026-03-06T10:48:43.442911-08:00 | 2026-03-06T10:48:43.442911-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Reports indicate roughly 500 737 MAX jets are on the table, a volume large enough to materially shift narrowbody backlog and delivery planning; this would depend on Boeing's planned ramp to 47/month at Renton.

  • The timing is tied to a potential Trump–Xi summit, underscoring the diplomatic channel as a driver of high‑value commercial aerospace deals; the proposal should be viewed alongside recent China market activity such as Air China agreeing to buy 60 Airbus A320neo.

  • Reports also reference possible 787 and 777X purchases, which would interact with Boeing's certification and delivery schedules (see its 737 MAX 10 certification to late‑2026 and 777X timetable).

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2026-03-06T10:48:43.442911-08:00
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