Boeing's hoped-for China order narrows to completing a 200-jet accord.
Boeing is focused on finalizing a provisional Chinese purchase of 200 aircraft as expectations fade for a larger new commitment around the US-China summit, Reuters reported.
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People briefed on the talks told Reuters that Boeing is now trying to complete the 200-aircraft accord reached in May, rather than secure the additional hundreds of jets once discussed. The negotiations remained fluid before the leaders' meeting.
Boeing has been largely shut out of new Chinese orders since 2017 while Airbus expanded its position. The size and timing of any finalized order therefore matter both for Boeing's backlog and for competition in one of the world's largest aviation markets.
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