Boeing sent a new plane on a 3-day journey to China in fresh sign of easing trade tensions

Group 1 - Boeing has sent a 737 Max plane to China for the first time since tariff tensions escalated, marking a significant step ahead of further trade talks between the US and China [1][4] - The plane's journey took approximately 59 hours, starting from Seattle and making stops in Hawaii and Guam before arriving in Zhoushan [2] - Previously, Boeing had to send back three planes to the US in April due to trade tensions, with CEO Kelly Ortberg noting that many customers in China were unwilling to take delivery [3] Group 2 - Tariff tensions have eased, with the US reducing its levy on Chinese products to 30% and China lowering its tariffs to 10%, creating a more favorable environment for Boeing [4] - Boeing's commercial aircraft order book is significantly impacted by China, which accounts for about 10% of its orders [4] - Airbus predicts that China will become the largest market for aviation services by 2043, accounting for 20% of all aircraft deliveries, and has seen a positive market response following reports of potential orders from China [5]