Trade War Could Derail Boeing-China Megadeal

The transcript discusses Boeing's potential sales of widebody planes to China, highlighting the competitive edge of Boeing's 787 over Airbus's A350. Despite political tensions and safety concerns with the 737 Max, Chinese airlines are expected to continue purchasing Boeing aircraft due to their expansion needs. The discussion also touches on possible negotiations involving the 737 Max and clarifies that while the Chinese government must approve such deals, the US government typically does not intervene.

What challenges does China face in developing its own domestic aviation industry?

What are the implications of Chinese airlines needing to purchase Boeing planes for their expansion?

How does the 737 Max situation influence the current negotiations between Boeing and Chinese airlines?

In what ways could political factors potentially derail Boeing's deals with Chinese airlines?

What role does the US government play in the approval of deals between Boeing and Chinese airlines?