*(CN) CHINA REPORTEDLY ORDERS HALT TO BOEING JET DELIVERIES - PRESS
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 4:03:01 AMEST
- China govt also asked that Chinese carriers halt any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts
**TTN Insight: During periods of U.S.–China geopolitical tension—such as the trade war from 2018 onward—China has strategically delayed or reduced Boeing aircraft purchases, using them as leverage in broader diplomatic negotiations. Aircraft deals, often signed during state visits, are treated as political currency, and when relations with Washington sour, Boeing is among the first to feel the impact through stalled orders, withheld certifications, and regulatory delays. In contrast, China has increasingly favored Airbus, seen as a diplomatically safer alternative, with major orders and expanded cooperation like Airbus’s Tianjin assembly line. This preference also aligns with China’s long-term goal of reducing reliance on U.S. aerospace technology while advancing its own aircraft manufacturing sector.
- China is projected to account for 20% of global aircraft demand through 2042
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**TTN Insight: During periods of U.S.–China geopolitical tension—such as the trade war from 2018 onward—China has strategically delayed or reduced Boeing aircraft purchases, using them as leverage in broader diplomatic negotiations. Aircraft deals, often signed during state visits, are treated as political currency, and when relations with Washington sour, Boeing is among the first to feel the impact through stalled orders, withheld certifications, and regulatory delays. In contrast, China has increasingly favored Airbus, seen as a diplomatically safer alternative, with major orders and expanded cooperation like Airbus’s Tianjin assembly line. This preference also aligns with China’s long-term goal of reducing reliance on U.S. aerospace technology while advancing its own aircraft manufacturing sector.
- China is projected to account for 20% of global aircraft demand through 2042