Boeing can provide aftermarket support for 200-jet China order
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Boeing is prepared to offer aftermarket support for a potential 200-jet order from China, provided global parts approvals are secured and engine parts supply is guaranteed. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and China have significantly increased direct flights to 150 per week, signaling a move towards "open skies" agreements to boost trade. In a separate development, Embraer is pitching its E2 passenger jets to Chinese airlines, aiming to complement domestic offerings and address market capacity gaps.
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Key Numbers
200jet order from China for Boeing
150weekly direct flights between UK and China
100previous weekly direct flights between UK and China
Who's Involved
Boeing
aerospace manufacturer providing aftermarket support for Chinese orders
China
nation placing a potential 200-jet order with Boeing
United Kingdom
nation increasing direct flights with China
Embraer
aerospace manufacturer pitching E2 jets to Chinese airlines
COMAC
Chinese aircraft manufacturer with C909 and C919 models
Key facts
Boeing can provide aftermarket support for a 200-jet order from China.
China order support is contingent on global parts approval.
China order requires supply guarantees for engine parts.
UK and China increase direct flights to 150 weekly.
The previous number of direct flights between UK and China was 100 weekly.
The UK-China flight increase is part of "open skies" agreements.
Embraer is pitching its E2 passenger jets to Chinese airlines.
Embraer's E2 jets aim to fill a capacity gap between COMAC models.
COMAC has C909 and C919 models.
Boeing's top services executive has indicated the company's readiness to provide aftermarket parts support for an order of 200 aircraft from China. This support is contingent on obtaining global parts approvals and ensuring supply guarantees for essential engine components. The 200-jet order is viewed as an initial phase, suggesting potential for further deals.
In parallel, the United Kingdom and China have reached an agreement to increase direct flights between the two nations. The number of weekly flights will rise to 150, an increase from the current 100. This agreement is the first of several anticipated "open skies" pacts designed to enhance post-Brexit trade relations.
Separately, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is actively marketing its E2 passenger jets to Chinese airlines. The company aims to position its aircraft as a complementary option to China's domestically produced planes, specifically targeting a capacity niche between COMAC's C909 and C919 models. Embraer perceives a significant opportunity for its jets within the Chinese aviation market.
↳ Why This Matters
Boeing's top services executive has indicated the company's readiness to provide aftermarket parts support for an order of 200 aircraft from China. This support is contingent on obtaining global parts approvals and ensuring supply guarantees for essential engine components. The 200-jet order is viewed as an initial phase, suggesting potential for further deals.
Frequently asked questions
The initial order from China is for 200 jets.
Boeing can provide support for parts that are globally approved for sale, and China requires supply guarantees for aircraft engine parts.
No, Boeing's services division is looking to trim costs through efficiency gains from analytics, not layoffs.
What Happens Next
01The Chinese deal to buy 200 jets is expected to be firmed up later this year.
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