Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joins President Donald Trump for a diplomatic summit in Beijing starting May 14. Discussions center on a potential landmark aircraft agreement.
Boeing is pursuing an order for up to 500 737 MAX jets. The deal includes approximately 100 widebody aircraft, specifically the 787 Dreamliner and 777X models.
This agreement would mark Boeing's first major aircraft order from China since 2017. Previous trade disputes and the 737 MAX grounding halted orders for seven years.
A finalized deal would accelerate Boeing's production rates and financial recovery. Investors are monitoring the summit for formal announcements to gauge sentiment across the aerospace and defense supply chain.