Boeing (BA.N) announced Tuesday that 11 Chinese airlines had begun 737 MAX operations as of April 10, a promising sign for the U.S. planemaker’s efforts to revive its business in the world’s second-largest aviation market.
In a WeChat post, the business stated 43 737 MAX returned to commercial operation, representing 45% of the Chinese fleet.
The bestseller After improvements and pilot training, the Boeing model returned to service worldwide in late 2020.
After abandoning the zero-COVID policy, China is the final major market to fly the MAX amid trade concerns with the U.S. As a result, domestic travel demand is growing.
October 2022 saw foreign airlines fly the MAX to China. China Southern Airlines’ MAX jet made its inaugural passenger flight in China in January from Guangzhou to Zhengzhou.
In the months since, Hainan Airlines Holding Co Ltd (600221. S.S.), Fuzhou Airlines, Lucky Air, and Air China (601111. S.S.) have flown the planes. Boeing did not name the 11 airlines.
The U.S. planemaker has improved Shanghai flight training gear for the 737 MAX to enhance pilot training.
“The action underscores our commitment to our civil aircraft clients in China,” said Boeing China president Sherry Carbary.
“The equipment update enhances our support for Chinese 737 MAX clients as they increase operations in and around China.”
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