Boeing delivers 737 MAX jet to China, ending four-year freeze

China Airlines

24/01/2024 16:46

Jan 24 (Reuters) - Boeing  BA.N  is set to deliver its
first 737 MAX to a Chinese airline since March 2019 on
Wednesday, flight data shows, ending a four-year freeze on
imports of the U.S. planemaker's most profitable product in a
respite for severely strained trade relations between the
world's two largest economies.  
    A 737 MAX 8 for China Southern Airlines is scheduled to
depart from Seattle Boeing field in Washington state at 9 a.m.
Pacific Time (1200 ET) for Honolulu, flight data from
FlightRadar 24 shows, before its final destination in China.
    Boeing declined to comment.

 (Reporting By Valerie Insinna)