China Southern Axes Plans for Boeing 737 Max

China Southern plans to proceed with jet deliveries until 2024, excluding the Boeing 737 Max due to uncertainties. This poses a challenge for Boeing, as China is its largest overseas market and China Southern its biggest customer there. Boeing faces financial and operational hurdles, with a backlog of 737 Max aircraft and delays exacerbated by COVID-19. The situation highlights the critical need for Boeing to resolve these issues to maintain its market position.

What is the current status of China Southern's plans regarding the Boeing 737 Max?

• They are planning without the 737 Max for now.

• They have canceled all future deliveries.

• They are increasing their order for the 737 Max.

• They have already received all their 737 Max orders.

Why is China a significant market for Boeing?

• China is Boeing's largest overseas market.

• China Southern is Boeing's smallest customer.

• Boeing has no presence in China.

• It is Boeing's largest domestic market.

What is one of the main challenges Boeing is facing with the 737 Max?

• Overwhelming competition from Airbus.

• Excessive production costs.

• Backlog of grounded aircraft.

• Lack of demand in the US.

What was Boeing's expectation for the 737 Max deliveries to China in early 2023?

• They expected no deliveries.

• They expected deliveries to be canceled.

• They expected deliveries to be completed.

• They expected deliveries to start.

How many Boeing 737 Max aircraft does China Southern currently have compared to what they could have had?

• 520 compared to 399

• 399 compared to 520

• 520 compared to 300

• 300 compared to 520